electrify

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktɹɪfaɪ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb excite suddenly and intensely
  2. verb charge (a conductor) with electricity
  3. verb equip for use with electricity

Etymology

From electric + -fy.

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