Definition of "energise" [energise]

• To invigorate, to make energetic. (verb)
• To supply with energy, especially electricity. To turn on power to something. (verb)

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• "Because Islam, in particular Sunni Islam is a counter to Russia and China (and they hope Iran) ... both countries have large and growing Muslim populations, Saudi arabia pumped in massive funds to the former Soviet Republics to reinstate Islam, with Mosques in every village and radical preachers sent out to 'energise' the populations."
• "South African membership of the Lome Convention would "energise" the ACP group."
• "As part of efforts to "energise" Sage, Mr Berruyer has reshuffled his management, giving two"