electrify

verb

elec·​tri·​fy i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī 

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electrified; electrifying

transitive verb

1

a

: to charge with electricity

b(1)

: to equip for use of electric power

(2)

: to supply with electric power

(3)

: to amplify (music) electronically

2

: to excite intensely or suddenly

the news electrified the nation

Synonyms

• charge
• excite
• exhilarate
• galvanize
• intoxicate
• pump up
• thrill
• titillate
• turn on

Examples of electrify in a Sentence

Many of the rural areas still aren't electrified.

The news electrified the nation.

Recent Examples on the Web

Even the East Coast, large parts of the East Coast, electrifying quickly. —Fortune Editors, Fortune, 22 May 2024

Through its approach, Kelvin can electrify 80% of a building for 10% of the cost, according to the company. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

electrify

verb

elec·​tri·​fy i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī 

electrified; electrifying

1

a

: to charge with electricity

b

: to equip for use of electric power or supply with electric power

2

: to cause to feel great or sudden excitement : thrill

electrified the audience

electrification

-ˌlek-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən

noun