Phrase guide
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Sound
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verb
To enable, encourage, or incite, especially in order to do one's bidding; to fuel or spur.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Synonyms: energise
Antonyms: none provided
History
From the analogy of placing batteries in a toy in order to get it to operate.
