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electrify

[ ih-lek-truh-fahy ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, e·lec·tri·fied, e·lec·tri·fy·ing.

to charge with or subject to electricity; apply electricity to.
to supply (a region, community, etc.) with electric power:
The valley wasn't electrified until 1936.
to equip for the use of electric power, as a railroad.
to excite greatly; thrill:
to electrify an audience.
Synonyms: dazzle, rouse, stir

electrify

/ ɪˈlɛktrɪˌfaɪ /

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) reelectrified reelectrifying
une·lectri·fied adjective
une·lectri·fying adjective

First recorded in 1735–45; electr- + -ify

Directing her to disrobe, she would poach her in herbs in a hot tub and then literally electrify her.

When he came out on the stage the applause was tremendous, and enough in itself to excite and electrify one.

It would produce a splendid effect on the populace and would electrify the soldiers.

To have been able to electrify his audience with the news of some startling discovery would have been pure joy for Asaph.

Electrify a smooth glass tube with a rubber, and hold a small feather at a short distance from it.

The evils p. 267are so linked together that a shock given to any one would electrify the whole mass of evil.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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