electrify

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But Palin has managed to do what McCain could not in 18 months on the stump -- electrify the crucial core conservative base of the Republican party, based on her staunch opposition to abortion and position on key social issues.

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  1. transitive verb To produce electric charge on or in (a conductor).
  2. transitive verb To wire or equip (a building, for example) for the use of electric power.
  3. transitive verb To provide with electric power.
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  • But Palin has managed to do what McCain could not in 18 months on the campaign trail - electrify the crucial core conservative base of the Republican Party, based on her staunch opposition to abortion and position on key social issues. —  thedaily.com.au: Breaking News
  • But Palin has managed to do what McCain could not in 18 months on the stump - electrify the crucial core conservative base of the Republican Party, based on her staunch opposition to abortion and position on key social issues. —  Channel NewsAsia Front Page News
  • But Palin has managed to do what McCain could not in 18 months on the stump -- electrify the crucial core conservative base of the Republican party, based on her staunch opposition to abortion and position on key social issues. —  Top Stories - Google News
  • Detroit 2009: Ford ready to electrify the masses with EV car in 2012 [w / VIDEO] —  AutoblogGreen
  • Detroit 2009: Ford ready to electrify the masses with EV car in 2012 —  Autoblog
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electrify:   electrifying ·  electrified
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  1. electri(c) + -fy.

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  1. from Latin electrum, amber (representing electricity), + -ficare, make: see -fy.
 

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/əˈlɛktrɪfai/
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