electrify

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

|Updated on: 10 Jun 2018

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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

The Legislature in 2007 required public agencies to electrify their fleets as much as possible, but a survey finds many have fallen far short of the law’s lofty goals.

— hal bernton, The Seattle Times, "Washington law ordered public agencies to buy electric cars. They’re falling short, report says.," 3 June 2018
The programs come in response to a 2016 California law — SB 350 — that directed the commission and the utilities to develop ways to electrify transportation across all sectors of the economy.

— david r. baker, San Francisco Chronicle, "California approves spending $768 million on electric vehicles," 31 May 2018
For her upcoming show at the UK’s Royal Academy of Arts, Abramović plans to electrify herself with 1 million volts, The London Times reports.

— lizzie plaugic, The Verge, "What will happen to Marina Abramović when she electrifies herself with 1 million volts?," 6 Apr. 2018
Later, both Westinghouse and GE were involved in bids to electrify New York’s Grand Central Terminal, with GE ultimately winning the battle with its locomotive.

— thomas gryta, WSJ, "Why Thomas Edison Would Not Be Happy About GE’s Latest Deal," 23 May 2018
Others are calling on the T to electrify the system, which currently runs on diesel fuel.

— adam vaccaro, BostonGlobe.com, "The MBTA is giving a big summer discount on weekend commuter rail," 21 May 2018
Under Garcetti's policies, Metro decided to electrify two bus routes and last year sought bids for 40-foot and 60-foot buses potentially worth more than $200 million.

— paige st. john, latimes.com, "Stalls, stops and breakdowns: Problems plague push for electric buses," 20 May 2018
However, the company has been electrifying some of its range for some time now.

— jonathan m. gitlin, Ars Technica, "Porsche’s Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo is a heck of a hybrid," 16 May 2018
Fit: Deep shooting range brings Steph Curry comparisons so potential to electrify Little Caesars Arena crowd is there.

— vince ellis, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Pistons' best NBA draft fits — if lottery luck strikes," 14 May 2018

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First Known Use of electrify

1745

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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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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