galvanize
verb (used with object)
to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current.
has galvanized
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present perfectof galvanize (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The matter has galvanized many Tesla owners, some of whom paid thousands of dollars for lifetime access to FSD with the expectation that they would eventually have a self-driving car.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
But the total carnage has galvanized some members of the entertainment industry to step in to aid those who tragically lost their homes to the natural disaster.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2025
It’s not just the money, but the reach: Gorman has galvanized a growing counterforce against speech restrictions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
The case has galvanized city, county and state officials from across the West, including Democrats and Republicans, and increasingly national officials.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
Transitioning to a low-carbon economy isn't just vital for the planet's future -- it's also good politics, according to Britain's climate minister, who argues the country's record-hot summer has galvanized public opinion like never before.
From Barron's
