electrify
verb
elec·tri·fy
i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī 
ē-
electrified; electrifying
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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Examples of electrify in a Sentence
Many of the rural areas still aren't electrified.
The news electrified the nation.
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Cities are getting more crowded and traffic is getting more intense, while at the same time, our transportation choices are getting electrified.
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William Roberson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The tour showcased her ability to seamlessly blend introspective storytelling with electrifying live performances, resonating with audiences of all ages.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
Zachariah Branch had the dynamic speed and electrifying big-play ability.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Global automakers face pressure to electrify from other governments and have already poured billions into battery and production-line development.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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William Roberson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The tour showcased her ability to seamlessly blend introspective storytelling with electrifying live performances, resonating with audiences of all ages.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
Zachariah Branch had the dynamic speed and electrifying big-play ability.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Global automakers face pressure to electrify from other governments and have already poured billions into battery and production-line development.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Electrify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrify. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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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
noun
-ˌlek-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən
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