How Do You Spell ELECTRIFY?

Pronunciation: [ɪlˈɛktɹɪfˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "electrify" is spelled with the letter "e" before the letter "l" because it follows the general rule of English spelling: when a syllable ends with a consonant and the next syllable starts with an "e," the "e" is pronounced as a long "e" sound (IPA: /i/). In this case, the syllable "tri" ends with the consonant "t" and the next syllable starts with "e," which is why "electrify" is spelled with an "e" before the "l."

ELECTRIFY Meaning and Definition

  1. Electrify is a verb that refers to the process of providing or connecting with electricity or electrical power. It involves the act of electrification, which can be considered as the installation or implementation of an electrical system. The term is often used to describe the process of making a location, device, or object capable of using or transmitting electrical energy.

    In a broader sense, electrify can also be used metaphorically to mean exciting, stimulating, or invigorating someone or something. It signifies the act of generating a strong sense of energy, enthusiasm, or vitality. This figurative usage is often employed in contexts such as music, performances, or passionate speeches.

    Additionally, electrify can describe the act of apprising or mesmerizing someone with a sudden shock, surprise, or intense emotion. It implies the ability to captivate or astonish individuals by creating a significant impact or impression. This usage alludes to the effect of an electrical jolt, similar to an unexpected surge of energy.

    Overall, electrify encompasses a wide range of meanings depending on the context. It can signify the provision of electrical power, the stimulation or invigoration of someone or something, or the ability to shock or captivate through an intense experience or sensation.

  2. To charge with electricity.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. To charge or affect with electricity; to excite suddenly and violently.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ELECTRIFY

The word "electrify" originated from the combination of two Greek terms: "elektron" meaning "amber" and "fiein" meaning "to cause, make". In ancient times, it was discovered that rubbing amber with certain materials like fur would result in static electricity. The Greek word "elektron" was then used to describe this material which could generate this electrical phenomenon. Over time, "electrify" came to be used in English to mean causing something to become electrified or charged with electricity.

Similar spelling words for ELECTRIFY

Conjugate verb Electrify

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have electrified
you would have electrified
he/she/it would have electrified
we would have electrified
they would have electrified
I would have electrify
you would have electrify
he/she/it would have electrify
we would have electrify
they would have electrify

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been electrifying
you would have been electrifying
he/she/it would have been electrifying
we would have been electrifying
they would have been electrifying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would electrify
you would electrify
he/she/it would electrify
we would electrify
they would electrify

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be electrifying
you would be electrifying
he/she/it would be electrifying
we would be electrifying
they would be electrifying

FUTURE

I will electrify
you will electrify
he/she/it will electrify
we will electrify
they will electrify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be electrifying
you will be electrifying
he/she/it will be electrifying
we will be electrifying
they will be electrifying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have electrified
you will have electrified
he/she/it will have electrified
we will have electrified
they will have electrified

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been electrifying
you will have been electrifying
he/she/it will have been electrifying
we will have been electrifying
they will have been electrifying

IMPERATIVE

you electrify
we let´s electrify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to electrify

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was electrifying
you were electrifying
he/she/it was electrifying
we were electrifying
they were electrifying

PAST PARTICIPLE

electrified

PAST PERFECT

I had electrified
you had electrified
he/she/it had electrified
we had electrified
they had electrified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been electrifying
you had been electrifying
he/she/it had been electrifying
we had been electrifying
they had been electrifying

PRESENT

I electrify
you electrify
he/she/it electrifies
we electrify
they electrify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am electrifying
you are electrifying
he/she/it is electrifying
we are electrifying
they are electrifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

electrifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have electrified
you have electrified
he/she/it has electrified
we have electrified
they have electrified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been electrifying
you have been electrifying
he/she/it has been electrifying
we have been electrifying
they have been electrifying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it electrify

SIMPLE PAST

I electrified
you electrified
he/she/it electrified
we electrified
they electrified

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