ELECTRIFY Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

electrify

verb

i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī

Definition of electrify

as in to excite

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings Marian Anderson electrified audiences with her soaring operatic voice

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Recent Examples of electrify While the resulting hydrogen can help decarbonize industries that are difficult to electrify directly, its wider adoption has been constrained by its cost compared with hydrogen produced from fossil fuels. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 To electrify their countries, governments will need to invest in power generation, transmission lines, and transformers. — Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026 In factories, projects to improve efficiency, move away from coal, electrify heat or secure cleaner power are already being developed. — Lewis Perkins, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 The news sent shares of other stocks that power and electrify AI data centers higher, including GE Vernova and Eaton . — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for electrify

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Tonight’s Venus cazimi could clarify which connections or future plans still genuinely excite you.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
The neighborhood Saúl Canal, the hotel’s general manager, has arrived at Serras Sevilla excited not only to manage the property but also to introduce the city to his guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

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Rath had said he would be thrilled if 30% of Albertans voted to begin the separation process.

— Rob Gillies, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Welcome back to the Times of Troy newsletter, where I am thrilled to be writing to you today after a harrowing couple of weeks at the Kartje household.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

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