Electrify Definition & Meaning

electrify
verb
  1. excite suddenly and intensely; "The news electrified us"
  2. charge (a conductor) with electricity
  3. equip for use with electricity; "electrify an appliance"

"Electrify" in song lyrics

See how electrify is used in real songs:

  • "like the arc of the covenant I electrify"
    Jeru the Damaja — Statik
  • "Electrify"
    Chemical Brothers f/ K-OS — Get Yourself High

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