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Definitions

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

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

Up there, the obvious place to seek shelter is under a rock, but that’s not a great idea because lightning can electrify granite — especially wet granite.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

We gonna electrify your senses and bombard your brain with the sounds that make you want to get down!

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper