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Powering

Verb / ˈpaʊɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for powering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of supplying someone or something with the energy or power needed to operate

Synonyms & similar words

power energizing activating driving running operating fueling propelling motivating stimulating empowering enabling juicing charging supplying sustaining boosting revving igniting sparking

Synonyms by register

Formal

energizing driving fueling activating

Informal

juicing spurring boosting gearing up

Literary

quickening animating invigorating

Antonyms

weakening hindering stopping disabling demobilizing paralyzing stalling

Common collocations

  • powering up
  • powering down
  • powering through
  • powering the engine
  • powering the economy
  • powering innovation
  • powering development
  • powering the grid

Word family

noun power
verb power
adjective powerful
adverb powerfully

Usage note

The word 'powering' often implies providing the energy or force needed for something to function or operate. It can be used both literally (e.g., powering a machine) and figuratively (e.g., powering a movement).

Example sentences

  1. The wind is powering the sailboat.
  2. The generator is powering the house.
  3. The battery is powering the toy car.
  4. The engine is powering the airplane.
  5. The sun is powering the solar panel.

Quotes

  • The future is green energy, sustainability, renewable energy. - Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • There is no force on earth more powerful than an idea whose time has come. - Victor Hugo
  • With great power comes great responsibility. - Voltaire

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