galvanize

verb

ˈgal-və-ˌnīz How to pronounce galvanize (audio)
Definition of galvanizenext
as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings theatergoers were galvanized by the actor's powerhouse performance as Hamlet

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Recent Examples of galvanize Voters say they are disillusioned Platner’s campaigned galvanized hundreds of volunteers around the state. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Washington understood that a tipping point was being reached and that the innate beauty contained within the Declaration’s ethos was what would irrevocably galvanize the troops. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026 In India, the book Why Tibet Matters has been translated into 15 local dialects to galvanize solidarity among the host community. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026 Platner’s campaigned galvanized hundreds of volunteers around the state. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for galvanize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanize
  1. excite
  2. thrill
  3. electrify
  4. inspire
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  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone was excited when told of the selection after New York's win at Washington.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Whether on the street or at the office, Posen is excited by the unbridled sartorial creativity in San Francisco, from the loud to the demure.
    — Liana Satenstein, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Definition of excite
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  • Fair-goers can expect thrilling new rides and exhibitions, along with traditional cook-offs and animal shows.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Argentina advanced to its second straight World Cup final after a thrilling 2-1 win over England on Wednesday.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 July 2026
Definition of thrill
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  • For the latest generation—the sixth since 1994—all RAV4s are electrified.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
  • The 2026 World Cup began with South Korea's electrifying victory over the Czech Republic.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 16 July 2026
Definition of electrify
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  • Which of the weddings on GoT was Anglo-Saxon James inspired by?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • The eight-part Spanish-language drama, inspired by real events, is set in 1980s Lima, Peru, and follows the rise of an elite law school cabal that infiltrates academia, politics, and organized crime.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 July 2026
Definition of inspire

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