electrify

English

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪfaɪ/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To supply electricity to; to charge with electricity.
  • (transitive) To cause electricity to pass through; to affect by electricity; to give an electric shock to.
  • (transitive) To adapt (a home, farm, village, city, industry, railroad) for electric power.
  • (transitive) To strongly excite, especially by something delightful or inspiring; to thrill.
  • (intransitive) To become electric.

Etymology

Suffix from English electric.

Origin

English

electric

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