Electrify (Verb)
Meaning 1
Equip for use with electricity; "electrify an appliance".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The new street lamps were designed to be electrified and would illuminate the entire neighborhood at night.
- Their company specializes in electrifying household appliances using the latest technology and sustainable methods.
- The city plans to electrify all public transportation by 2025 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- After careful consideration, they decided to electrify their old farmhouse with solar panels and a wind turbine.
- Engineers were working to electrify the ancient village that had never seen electricity before.
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Meaning 2
Charge (a conductor) with electricity.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Excite suddenly and intensely; "The news electrified us".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The band's first song electrified the crowd, and everyone began dancing.
- The news of the surprise party electrified my sister, and she couldn't stop screaming.
- The announcement of the famous guest electrified the students, and they all rushed to take pictures.
- The moment she walked onto the stage, her charisma electrified the entire audience.
- The touchdown electrified the stadium, with fans jumping and cheering in unison.