ELECTRIFY Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

electrify

verb

i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī

Definition of electrify

as in to excite

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings Marian Anderson electrified audiences with her soaring operatic voice

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Recent Examples of electrify Potential uses beyond conventional factories The technology could potentially serve industries that require moderate levels of process heat but are difficult to electrify directly. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 The electrifying rookie hammered the ball 368 feet into the right-field seats for a two-run home run, giving the Cardinals a 6-3 lead. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Countries exposed to the current oil shock will have powerful incentives to electrify more of their transportation and industry and to generate that electricity from secure domestic sources, including wind, solar, bioenergy, and nuclear power. — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026 What remains effective in the second film is the relationship between Elphaba and Glinda, and the electrifying onscreen chemistry between Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for electrify

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The promise excited Ralph Gonzalez and Christine Munoz, who own the city's first gastropub, Newhall Refinery.

— Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Parton was excited and taken aback by the new version of her song.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of excite

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The corner lot on which Pinky had sat for the past hundred years was now some of the most desirable real estate in Los Angeles, and its new owner, who had other plans for the land, was thrilled to sell the house for a dollar.

— Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
Walmart has long resisted calls from shoppers to add tap to pay to its payment options – so shoppers on social media were thrilled to learn about the company's decision.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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