verb
electrify
Electrify (verb) means to connect something to a supply of electric power, or to fill it with an electric charge.
verb
1
To connect something to a supply of electric power, or to fill it with an electric charge.
"Those most rural routes will not get overhead wires. As Reeve told the seminar: "Even in my wildest dreams, I can't see a business case for electrifying the Far North Line.""
— Philip Haigh, Scotland switched on to electrification (2022)
2
To send an electric current through something, or to give it a shock.
"to electrify a limb, or the body"
3
To convert a home, farm, town or other place or vehicle so that it runs on electric power.
4
To fill people with sudden excitement, especially because something is thrilling or inspiring.
"Her performance in the play electrified the audience."
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What is the meaning of electrify?
"electrify" (verb) means to connect something to a supply of electric power, or to fill it with an electric charge.
What is another word for electrify?
Other words for "electrify" include wire, energize, galvanize, zap, shock, fire.
What is the opposite of electrify?
The opposite of "electrify" is soothe.
What are the different meanings of electrify?
"electrify" has 3 main meanings: 1. To connect something to a supply of electric power, or to fill it with an electric charge; 2. To send an electric current through something, or to give it a shock; 3. To convert a home, farm, town or other place or vehicle so that it runs on electric power.
