Galvanise (Verb)
Meaning 1
Stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock.
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 2
To stimulate to action; "the loud noise startled him awake"; "galvanized into action".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The protesters were galvanised into action by the passionate speech from their leader, demanding immediate change in the government's policies.
- Her voice was able to galvanise the crowd, inspiring them to stand up for their rights and challenge the status quo.
- The brutal attack on the city galvanised the international community into providing aid and support to the victims.
- The shocking discovery of the environmental disaster galvanised the team of scientists into working tirelessly to find a solution.
- The imminent deadline for the project submission seemed to galvanise the team, as they poured their hearts and souls into completing the work.
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Meaning 3
Cover with zinc; "galvanize steel".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.