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electrify
verb elec·tri·fy \i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī, ē-ˈ\
: to pass electricity through (something)
: to supply (an area, building, etc.) with electric power
: to cause (someone) to feel great excitement
elec·tri·fiedelec·tri·fy·ing
Full Definition of ELECTRIFY
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>
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First Known Use of ELECTRIFY
1745
Related to ELECTRIFY
- Synonyms
- charge, thrill, excite, exhilarate, galvanize, intoxicate, pump up, titillate, turn on
Rhymes with ELECTRIFY
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ELECTRIFYING Defined for Kids
electrify
verb elec·tri·fy \i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī\
elec·tri·fiedelec·tri·fy·ing
Definition of ELECTRIFY for Kids
1
: to charge with electricity <an electrified fence>
2
: to equip for use of or supply with electric power <Remote regions are still not electrified.>
3
: 1thrill <Her performance electrified the audience.>
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