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

Given that road transport accounts for around half of global oil demand, electrifying this segment has significant impacts in the long-term role and value of oil. —María Mendiluce, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026

Since not all transportation sectors can be electrified, liquid fuels will continue to be needed to meet climate targets. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026

The FanDuel Party Powered by Spotify Returning to Super Bowl week for a third year is The FanDuel Party Powered by Spotify, an electrifying team up between North America’s premier online gaming company and the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service. —Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026

But some experts expressed concern about the EV pullback’s long-term effect on American automakers as the rest of the globe — especially China — electrifies. —Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026

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