Electrify

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktrəˌfaɪ/

Definitions of electrify

verb to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill greatly

Example Sentences

A1 The lightning storm electrified the sky.

A2 The live band's performance electrified the audience.

B1 The new energy-efficient appliances have electrified our home.

B2 The charismatic speaker electrified the crowd with his powerful words.

C1 The groundbreaking technology has the potential to electrify the entire industry.

C2 The thrilling performance by the acrobats electrified the entire audience.

Examples of electrify in a Sentence

formal The new technology has the potential to electrify the automotive industry.

informal The concert last night really electrified the crowd.

slang The DJ's set at the party was so lit, it really electrified the room.

figurative Her passionate speech electrified the audience and inspired them to take action.

Grammatical Forms of electrify

• past tense: electrified
• plural: electrifies
• comparative: more electrified
• superlative: most electrified
• present tense: electrifies
• future tense: will electrify
• perfect tense: has electrified
• continuous tense: is electrifying
• singular: electrify
• positive degree: electrify
• infinitive: to electrify
• gerund: electrifying
• participle: electrifying

Origin and Evolution of electrify

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Greek and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'electrify' originated from the combination of the Greek word 'ēlektron' meaning amber and the suffix '-ify' which means to make or cause.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'electrify' was used in the context of charging objects with static electricity, particularly from rubbing amber. Over time, the word evolved to also mean to excite or thrill someone intensely.