galvanize

verb

ˈgal-və-ˌnīz How to pronounce galvanize (audio)
Definition of galvanizenext
as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings theatergoers were galvanized by the actor's powerhouse performance as Hamlet

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Recent Examples of galvanize Or companies can seek out larger same-territory entities, galvanized by global streamer deals. — John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026 By intimidating Black voters and galvanizing white Democrats who sought to undo the results of the Civil War, this violence served to effectively kill Reconstruction and the tangible promises of Black emancipation. — Jacob Ware, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 Russia established relations with NATO in 1991, and galvanized them in 2002 with the setting up of the NATO-Russia Council. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 The hot-button issue, which has galvanized conservative support in recent years, also led to a small gathering outside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Tuesday night in support of Cunningham and her thoughts. — Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for galvanize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanize
  1. excite
  2. thrill
  3. electrify
  4. inspire
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  • Newcomer Bazoumana Toure has also excited with his pace and crossing ability, so may force his way in on the left.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ask what excites them, share your vision, and choose one clear next step together.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of excite
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  • In speaking with folks who live here, they are thrilled the city is now getting involved but are hesitant to claim any kind of victory just yet.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Villa sources were thrilled for a teenager who had become a hugely popular figure around the club and seemingly now among supporters.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrill
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  • Even if the full ambition has not been met, there is no doubt that clean hydrogen requires the full attention of our policymakers to decarbonize hard-to-electrify sectors and increasingly provide energy and food security.
    — Sverre Alvik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Timothy Oberleiton, a senior attorney at Earthjustice, said the organization supports local and federal efforts to electrify and shares the village’s vision.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of electrify
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  • My intent was to inspire him to think about how family events are really important.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • And with The Odyssey putting Homer's world back into the pop-culture spotlight, travelers inspired to plan their own Greek adventure now have one more reason to look beyond the islands.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspire

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