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 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

Despite Haiti's severe political instability and gang violence, the nation is quietly making significant strides in electrifying its rural communities. — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 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

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

Between seas of Knicks fans on the streets, global visitors in World Cup soccer jerseys, and rumors of the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding happening at Madison Square Garden, the city has been electrified. — Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 26 June 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