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electrify

elect·rify

UK/ɪˈlɛktɹɪfaɪ/ US/ɪˈlɛktrʌˌfaɪ/ uncommon

verb

1.

excite suddenly and intensely

  • “The news electrified us”
2.
3.

equip for use with electricity

  • “electrify an appliance”
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Origin

From electric + -fy.

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