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

As the United States and other nations electrify more of their economies in a bid to reduce global warming, the Copper State is on the cusp of a transformational mining boom. —Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024

Cox expects roughly 25% of new vehicle sales to be electrified in 2025, including a more than 10% penetration for all-electric models. —Michael Wayland, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024

Some are a little more thematic, like Thor who can imbue his lightning energy into Captain America or Storm to electrify both of their basic attacks. —Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024

The automaker is more competitive in the commercial vehicle business, which will take longer to electrify. —Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 20 Nov. 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