electrify

[ih-lek-truh-fahy] / ɪˈlɛk trəˌfaɪ /

VERB

thrill, stimulate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amaze animate astonish astound disturb energize excite galvanize invigorate jolt rouse startle stir stun

STRONG

charge commove dynamize enthuse fire jar magnetize power provoke send shock stagger strike wire

WEAK

frenzy take one's breath away

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore calm comfort compose deaden depress discourage dull expect pacify quiet

Example Sentences

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Beta Technologies rallied 22% after Amazon.com disclosed a stake in the aerospace start-up, which is working to electrify aircrafts.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

The medium- and heavy-duty segment, in particular, had already greatly consolidated as automakers have struggled to electrify — and monetize — delivery vans, buses and big rigs in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Layers of silent tension electrify the air throughout these early hours.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2026

FedEx said its order for Harbinger vehicles is part of the company’s plan to fully electrify its pickup and delivery fleet by 2040.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

She wouldn’t even mind learning how to electrify things.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

electrify

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