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electrify

[ ih-lek-truh-fahy ]

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. to supply (a region, community, etc.) with electric power:

    The valley wasn't electrified until 1936.

  3. to equip for the use of electric power, as a railroad.
  4. to excite greatly; thrill:

    to electrify an audience.

    Synonyms: dazzle, rouse, stir



electrify

/ ɪˈlɛktrɪˌfaɪ /

verb

  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


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Derived Forms

  • eˈlectriˌfiable, adjective
  • eˈlectriˌfier, noun
  • eˌlectrifiˈcation, noun

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Other Words From

  • 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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of electrify1

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

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Example Sentences

Millions of consumers have electrified their cars and appliances, and many cities and states are electrifying public services such as public transportation — but these activities still draw most of their charge from dirty power plants.

From Vox

Here’s what to know about how these super-heavy electric garbage trucks work, and why electrifying refuse vehicles in cities like New York isn’t a stinky idea.

It’s a film filled with electrifying footage of some of Ailey’s masterworks, giving us a rare opportunity to revel in the sheer visual poetry of his style.

Resources like these are in high demand for building technologies like new batteries, which will be crucial to electrifying our society.

From Ozy

Some states are considering incentives or even requirements to nudge fleets to electrify.

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.

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