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electrify

The correct spelling is electrify.

How to pronounce electrify

verb

IPA: /ɪˈlɛktɹɪfaɪ/

Say it like: Ele-ctr-ifee

The correct spelling is electrify. To supply electricity to; to charge with electricity. For example: "to electrify a cable"

Usage Examples

to electrify a cable

to electrify a limb, or the body

Her performance in the play electrified the audience.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To supply electricity to; to charge with electricity.
  2. 2.To cause electricity to pass through; to affect by electricity; to give an electric shock to.
  3. 3.To adapt (a home, farm, village, city, industry, railroad) for electric power.
  4. 4.To strongly excite, especially by something delightful or inspiring; to thrill.
  5. 5.To become electric.

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