(transitive) To communicate electricity to; to charge with electricity.to electrify a jar
(transitive) To cause electricity to pass through; to affect by electricity; to give an electric shock to.to electrify a limb, or the body
(transitive) To excitesuddenly and violently, especially by something highly delightful or inspiriting; to thrill.This patriotic sentiment electrified the audience.
MacaulayIf the sovereign were now to immure a subject in defiance of the writ of habeas corpus ... the whole nation would be instantly electrified by the news.
George EliotTry whether she could electrify Mr. Grandcourt by mentioning it to him at table.