- (v.t.) To cause electricity to pass through; to affect by electricity; to give an electric shock to; as, to electrify a limb or the body.
- (v.t.) To communicate electricity to; to charge with electricity; as, to electrify a jar.
- (v.i.) To become electric.
- (v.t.) To excite suddenly and violently, especially by something highly delightful or inspiriting; to thrill; as, this patriotic sentiment electrified the audience.
- (v.t.) To equip for employment of electric power; as, to electrify a railroad.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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