electrify
verb (used with object)
to charge with or subject to electricity; apply electricity to.
have electrified
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present perfectof electrify.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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Trial results showing that a potent anti-obesity drug offers strong protection against serious heart problems have electrified researchers.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 14, 2023
Its revelations have electrified the British media — but have been met with silence from Buckingham Palace.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 6, 2023
It is easy to imagine why this would have electrified the assembled delegates.
From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2022
Other widely-anticipated shows include the Blonds, who in recent seasons have electrified runways with dazzlingly produced shows themed on topics like Disney villains or gangster fashion.
From Reuters ● Feb. 4, 2020
The only way the van’s atmosphere could have electrified faster was if I had thrown a live wire into a full bathtub.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
