History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
electrify

to provide, equip, (a machine, system etc) with electricity

thrill, stimulate

encourage

to give hope, courage or confidence to (a person)

stimulate spiritually

enliven

to make (an event, painting etc (more) lively

inspire, vitalize

enthuse

to show great enthusiasm (for a person, thing)

influence

excite

to cause strong feelings (of great pleasure, anger etc) in (a person)

inspire; upset

impress

to have a strong favourable effect on (a person)

influence

inspire

to put (encouraging, creative thoughts, feelings or aims etc) into (a person)

encourage, stimulate

invigorate

to give strength, energy or courage to (a person)

stimulate

liven

(to cause a person, situation) to become lively

make faster; invigorate

motivate

to be a reason or encouragement for (a person) to do something

stimulate, instigate

overawe

to fill (a person) with complete respect, fear etc

influence

piqued

to hurt the pride, self-respect, of (a person)

offend, provoke

quicken

(to cause the speed of a person, thing) to become quick(er)

make faster; invigorate

vivificate

make faster; invigorate

make faster; invigorate

GALVANIZE as in Wiktionary
GALVANIZE as in Wikipedia