electrify

verb

elec·​tri·​fy i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī 

ē-

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 of electrify

• excite
• thrill

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

Presley electrified audiences with his suggestive hip-swiveling, long sideburns, and leather jackets. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

This electrifying new production celebrates the women who dared to be bold, courageous, and wholly themselves—and in doing so, became truly iconic. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026

Sweden likely booked its ticket to the round of 32 when Anthony Elanga electrified the packed house with a thunderous strike from the area's edge in the 62nd minute. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026

Focus on industrial demand Electricity demand has increased sharply as data centers expand and manufacturers electrify more of their operations. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for electrify

• acidify
• alveoli
• antinomy
• areolae
• demystify
• detoxify
• disqualify
• diversify
• exemplify
• fasciculi
• identify
• indemnify

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