Meaning & use
reenergized
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“reenergized” is a form of “reenergize”.
Meanings
adjectiveafter a verb
Feeling full of energy and enthusiasm again after being tired or discouraged.
Grammar: Usually follows feel, seem or look: she felt reenergized.
Patterns
- feel reenergized
- be reenergized by something
After a week at the beach, the whole team came back reenergized.
He felt reenergized by the kind words from his customers.
The coach looked reenergized after the break in the schedule.
verbtransitive
Past form of reenergize: gave new strength, speed or enthusiasm to someone or something.
Grammar: Takes an object: the speech reenergized the crowd.
Patterns
- reenergize someone
- reenergize something
The new manager reenergized the sales department within months.
A short walk reenergized her before the afternoon meeting.
The vote reenergized the campaign after a weak start.
Word forms
| base form | reenergize |
|---|---|
| third person singular | reenergizes |
| -ing form | reenergizing |
Common combinations
- feel reenergized
- I always feel reenergized after a good night's sleep.
- leave someone reenergized
- The workshop left everyone reenergized and full of ideas.
- reenergized by
- She was reenergized by the new project.
- come back reenergized
- He came back reenergized from his vacation.
- reenergized campaign
- The reenergized campaign drew bigger crowds.
Synonyms and how they differ
- refreshed
- Refreshed stresses recovering from tiredness, while reenergized suggests an added drive to act.
- revitalized
- Revitalized is more formal and often applies to places, groups or organizations as well as people.
- invigorated
- Invigorated usually describes a sudden lift from something physical such as cold air or exercise.
- rejuvenated
- Rejuvenated suggests feeling or looking younger, a stronger claim than simply having more energy.
Opposites
Word family
Commonly confused: reenergized or reinvigorated?
reenergized vs reinvigorated
Very close in meaning; reinvigorated is slightly more formal, while reenergized is the everyday choice.
Practice
After the long holiday, the staff returned feeling ____ and ready for the new term.
Choose one answer.
Reenergized fits because it means full of fresh energy after a rest. Exhausted and drained mean the opposite, and discouraged does not suit being ready to start.
Make it your own
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