electrify
verb
elec·tri·fy
i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī 
ē-
electrified; electrifying
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
Examples of electrify in a Sentence
Many of the rural areas still aren't electrified.
The news electrified the nation.
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Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
City officials aim to electrify all road-going municipal vehicles by 2035.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Set in his home state of Virginia, the series will trace Vick’s powerful evolution from electrifying quarterback to impactful leader—offering an intimate portrait of a man reclaiming purpose through mentorship, service, and second chances.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Edison’s infrastructure investments are also enabling a strong power grid that can help people electrify across the economy.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Electrify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrify. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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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
noun
-ˌlek-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən
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