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
Synonyms
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
By 2026, Ferrari says 60 percent of its road-going vehicles will be electrified—hybrid or fully electric.
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Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
Our energy systems need to be electrified to reduce emissions from burning fossil fuels.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
The big three have electrified those big sellers, but there’s one small problem with the plan: People aren’t buying in.
—Steve Dasilva / Jalopnik, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
In the future, the goal is to expand the research by electrifying a section of an Indiana interstate.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Mar. 2024
As the world builds more and more electric cars and trucks—and electrifies other modes of transit—a race is underway to build the ideal, mean-and-green motor.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2024
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia electrified a raucous crowd at Kauffman Stadium in the first inning.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2024
The requirement is for all new rigs after 2030 to be electrified completely from the start, while new development ahead of that must be designed to run on electricity.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2024
Plus, guests will be wowed by electrifying sounds and beats from world-class acts in dance and house music.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
Our energy systems need to be electrified to reduce emissions from burning fossil fuels.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
The big three have electrified those big sellers, but there’s one small problem with the plan: People aren’t buying in.
—Steve Dasilva / Jalopnik, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
In the future, the goal is to expand the research by electrifying a section of an Indiana interstate.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Mar. 2024
As the world builds more and more electric cars and trucks—and electrifies other modes of transit—a race is underway to build the ideal, mean-and-green motor.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2024
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia electrified a raucous crowd at Kauffman Stadium in the first inning.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2024
The requirement is for all new rigs after 2030 to be electrified completely from the start, while new development ahead of that must be designed to run on electricity.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2024
Plus, guests will be wowed by electrifying sounds and beats from world-class acts in dance and house music.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 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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