electrify

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e·lec·tri·fy / iˈlektrəˌfī/ • v. (-fies, -fied) [tr.] charge with electricity; pass an electric current through: [as adj.] (electrified) an electrified fence. ∎  (often be electrified) convert (a machine or system, esp. a railroad line) to the use of electrical power. ∎ fig. impress greatly; thrill: he electrified the most sophisticated of audiences.DERIVATIVES: e·lec·tri·fi·ca·tion / iˌlektrəfiˈkāshən/ n.e·lec·tri·fi·er / -ˌfī(ə)r/ n.

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