verb · neutral
electrify
/ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/e·LEC·tri·fy
1) to provide something with electric power; 2) to excite or thrill someone greatly
Examples
“The campaign rally electrified the crowd.”
“The government promised to electrify rural areas within five years.”
“The new coach's strategies electrified the team and fans alike.”
Band 8 sentence
“The decision to electrify the commuter trains will both reduce emissions and, frankly, electrify public opinion about sustainable transport.”
Collocations
- electrify the audience
- electrify rural areas
- electrify the rail network
Word family
Common mistakes
They will electricify the town next year.→They will electrify the town next year.
The news electrified with the crowd.→The news electrified the crowd.
Say it for a higher band
5excite / power→6energize→7+electrify
Synonyms
energize
excite
Easily confused
energize
“The new teacher's enthusiasm helped to energize the students.”
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