English verb: energise | |||
1. | energise (change) raise to a higher energy level | ||
Samples | Excite the atoms. | ||
Synonyms | energize, excite | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
2. | energise (body) cause to be alert and energetic | ||
Samples | Coffee and tea stimulate me. This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate. | ||
Synonyms | arouse, brace, energize, perk up, stimulate | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | affect | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | animate, animate, cathect, enliven, invigorate, invigorate, liven, liven up, quicken, reanimate, recreate, reinvigorate, renovate, repair, revive, revivify, vivify | ||
Antonyms | de-energise, de-energize, sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize, calm | ||