electrify
Use Electrify in a sentence
trəˌfaɪ verb (used with object), e·lec·tri·fied, e·lec·tri·fy·ing.
1.
to charge with or subject to electricity; apply electricity to.
2.
3.
to equip for the use of electric power, as a railroad.
4.
to excite greatly; thrill: to electrify an audience.
Related forms
e·lec·tri·fi·ca·tion, noun
e·lec·tri·fi·er, noun
non·e·lec·tri·fi·ca·tion, noun
non·e·lec·tri·fied, adjective
pro·e·lec·tri·fi·ca·tion, adjective
re·e·lec·tri·fi·ca·tion, noun
re·e·lec·tri·fy, verb (used with object), re·e·lec·tri·fied, re·e·lec·tri·fy·ing.
un·e·lec·tri·fied, adjective
un·e·lec·tri·fy·ing, adjective
Synonyms
4. stir, rouse, dazzle.
4. stir, rouse, dazzle.
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electrify (ɪˈlɛktrɪˌfaɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -fies, -fying, -fied | |
| 1. | to adapt or equip (a system, device, etc) for operation by electrical power |
| 2. | to charge with or subject to electricity |
| 3. | to startle or excite intensely; shock or thrill |
| e'lectrifiable | |
| —adj | |
| electrifi'cation | |
| —n | |
| e'lectrifier | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
electrify
1745, see electric + -ify. Figurative sense recorded by 1752. Related: Electrified; electrifying.
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Example sentences
On the other, small modular systems can electrify isolated areas for which the cost of connection to the grid is prohibitive.
Not every quarterback can electrify a crowd by going four-for-10.
He could electrify an audience, even at mundane events such as an annual general meeting.
The continuing work to electrify the transportation sector will also raise future demand for electricity.
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