electrify

verb elec·tri·fy \ i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī , ē- \

Updated on: 16 Apr 2018

Definition of electrify

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

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Examples of electrify in a Sentence

Many of the rural areas still aren't electrified.
The news electrified the nation.

Recent Examples of electrify from the Web

This shocked half of France and electrified the other half.

— Longreads, "When Sartre and Beauvoir Started a Magazine," 10 Apr. 2018
At a 2016 Ryder Cup singles match at Hazeltine National, Reed and McIlroy electrified the crowd before Reed eked out a 1-up victory.

— karen crouse, New York Times, "Patrick Reed Leads the Masters, With Rory McIlroy’s Grand Slam Hopes Lurking," 7 Apr. 2018
This guy electrified college football as a QUARTERBACK.

— dan labbe, cleveland.com, "What should the Browns do with the No. 4 pick?," 3 Apr. 2018
Albert Serrano, who spent a career performing with Latin greats such as Hector Lavoe and Eddie Palmieri, was the kind of entertainer who electrified the stage with a Latin percussion mastery of unforgettable drum sets.

— justino aguila, Billboard, "Latin Percussionist Albert Serrano Remembered By Family and Friends: In Memoriam," 19 Mar. 2018
On April 29, a full moon in Scorpio electrifies the night sky, highlighting the elusive zone in your chart associated with psychic powers.

— aliza kelly faragher, Allure, "What April's Sagittarius Horoscope Means for You," 29 Mar. 2018
Both baskets drew electrifying roars from the crowd.

— keith pompey, Philly.com, "Markelle Fultz finishes with 10 points, 8 assists in Sixers' 123-104 victory over Nuggets," 26 Mar. 2018
This really began a transition in hip-hop, which ultimately electrified menswear.

— cam wolf, GQ, ""He Was the Ultimate Creative Director": The Oral History of Sean John, Diddy's Game-Changing Clothing Label," 20 Mar. 2018
Saquon Barkley electrified scouts at the NFL Combine, showing off explosive speed and strength.

— josh katzenstein, NOLA.com, "Saints' Josh Huff suspended 2 games for violating NFL substance abuse policy: source," 19 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of electrify

1745

electrify Synonyms

Synonyms

charge, excite, exhilarate, galvanize, intoxicate, pump up, thrill, titillate, turn on;

Near Antonyms

bore, jade, pall, tire, weary;

deject, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit;

bewitch, captivate, charm, delight, enchant, enthrall (or enthral), hypnotize, mesmerize, rivet, spellbind;

interest, intrigue, tantalize;

ELECTRIFY Defined for English Language Learners

electrify

verb

Definition of electrify for English Language Learners

: to pass electricity through (something)
: to supply (an area, building, etc.) with electric power
: to cause (someone) to feel great excitement

ELECTRIFY Defined for Kids

electrify

verb elec·tri·fy \ i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī \

Definition of electrify for Students

electrified; electrifying

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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