electrify

verb

elec·​tri·​fy i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī 

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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

• charge
• excite
• exhilarate
• galvanize
• intoxicate
• pump up
• thrill
• titillate
• turn on

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

Tyler Warren was electrifying as a senior at Penn State. —Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

City officials aim to electrify all road-going municipal vehicles by 2035. —Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025

Set in his home state of Virginia, the series will trace Vick’s powerful evolution from electrifying quarterback to impactful leader—offering an intimate portrait of a man reclaiming purpose through mentorship, service, and second chances. —Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025

Edison’s infrastructure investments are also enabling a strong power grid that can help people electrify across the economy. —Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for electrify

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

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