Electrifies

/ɪˈlɛktrɪˌfaɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of electrify; to charge with electricity or excite with thrilling emotion.

Etymology

Conjugation of 'electrify' (from 'electric' + '-fy' from Latin 'facere'). The thrilling/exciting sense is metaphorical, comparing emotional excitement to electricity.

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We use 'electrify' both literally (powering cities) and metaphorically (electrifying performances)—this dual meaning shows how new technologies shape our emotional vocabulary!

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