† energatev.
Obsolete. rare.
transitive. To give force or efficacy to. Cf. energy n. 2b.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > carry on vigorously [verb (transitive)] > make vigorous or energetic
string1599
invigorate1646
energate1647
to light up1712
alacrify1864
energize1876
power1898
pep1912
to zip up1927
volt1930
adrenalize1935
1647 M. Hudson Divine Right Govt. ii. x. 152 Religion must be the foundation of all Policy..cementing all societies, and energating all lawes.
1680 R. Constable God & King 31 Salus populi can never be effected or energated by any other means, but those which in the first place do effectuate and energate the Kings honour.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2018).
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