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Definition of electrify

electrify

/ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/
e · lec · tri · fy
Adverb:electrically
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Adjective:electric
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Past Simple:electrified
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Past Participle:electrified
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Present Participle:electrifying
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electrify Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To arouse a sudden, intense feeling of excitement, enthusiasm, or astonishment in a person or audience.

Example

"Her dynamic keynote speech managed to electrify the entire convention hall."

2

To charge an object or material with electricity, or to pass an electric current through it.

Example

"The rancher decided to electrify the perimeter fence to keep wild predators away from the livestock."

3

To convert a railway, factory, or geographic region to operate on electrical power.

Example

"The national transit authority announced a ten-year plan to electrify the commuter rail network."

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• Nearby Words

electricity
electrics
electrification
electrify
electrifying
electrifyingly
electro

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-18th century from 'electric' and the verb-forming suffix '-ify', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'ēlektron' (meaning 'amber', which produces a static charge when rubbed).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Electrify. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/electrify
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