energise v 1: raise to a higher energy level; "excite the atoms" [syn: {excite}, {energize}, {energise}] 2: cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate" [syn: {stimulate}, {arouse}, {brace}, {energize}, {energise}, {perk up}] [ant: {calm}, {de-energise}, {de-energize}, {sedate}, {tranquilize}, {tranquillise}, {tranquillize}]
energise \energise\ v. i. & t. Same as {energize}. [mostly British] Syn: stimulate, arouse, brace, energize, perk up. [WordNet 1.5]