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

Elaborating on Domingo, 55, the director praised the Fear the Walking Dead actor’s performance as the competition’s electrifying host. —Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025

Stephanie and Nicole Chehaibar Sisters Stephanie and Nicole Chehaibar electrify ensembles with neon designs from their year-old accessories brand Esthera. —Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025

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This suggests that the SUV will be electrified in some manner. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 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