electrify
[ ih-lek-truh-fahy ]
/ ɪˈlɛk trəˌfaɪ /
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verb (used with object), e·lec·tri·fied, e·lec·tri·fy·ing.
to charge with or subject to electricity; apply electricity to.
to supply (a region, community, etc.) with electric power: The valley wasn't electrified until 1936.
to equip for the use of electric power, as a railroad.
to excite greatly; thrill: to electrify an audience.
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electrify
/ (ɪˈlɛktrɪˌfaɪ) /
verb -fies, -fying or -fied (tr)
to adapt or equip (a system, device, etc) for operation by electrical power
to charge with or subject to electricity
to startle or excite intensely; shock or thrill
Derived forms of electrify
electrifiable, adjectiveelectrification, nounelectrifier, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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