galvanize
Meaning of galvanize
- shock or excite (someone) into taking action.
the urgency of his voice galvanized them into action
- coat (iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc.
they promised they would galvanize the iron railings to prevent rusting
- galvanized steel sheeting, typically as used for roofing or fencing.
the rain was beating hard against Miss Orilie's galvanize
early 19th century (in the sense ‘stimulate by electricity’): from French galvaniser (see Galvani, Luigi).
Information about galvanize
- The plural form of galvanize is: galvanizes.
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Hyphenation of galvanize
gal-va-nize
- It consists of 3 syllables and 9 chars.
- galvanize is a word trisyllabic because it has three syllables
galvanize synonyms
Meaning startle:
Meaning give a surprise or shock to (someone) in order to make them act or change:
Meaning cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset:
Meaning drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something:
Meaning arouse strong feeling in (someone); move or excite:
Meaning give an incentive or encouragement to (someone):
Meaning stimulate or persuade (someone who is reluctant or slow) to do something:
Meaning try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something:
Meaning cause (someone) to have interest in or enthusiasm for something:
Meaning encourage or arouse interest or enthusiasm in:
Meaning arouse a sudden sense of great excitement in; thrill:
Meaning cause (someone) to feel very enthusiastic and eager:
Meaning make angry or excited:
Meaning excite or provoke (someone) to anger or strong emotions:
Meaning rouse from sleep; cause to stop sleeping:
Meaning give strength or energy to:
Meaning discharge a gun or other weapon in order to propel (a bullet or projectile):
Meaning supply or power (an industrial plant, vehicle, or machine) with fuel:
Meaning give inspiration, encouragement, or renewed vigour to:
Meaning give strength and energy to:
Meaning give vitality and enthusiasm to:
Meaning make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated:
Meaning cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure:
Meaning give power or energy to; make dynamic:
Meaning fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative:
Meaning encourage and enliven (someone):
Meaning motivate or encourage (someone) to do something; provide with an incentive:
galvanize antonyms
Meaning make (someone) less eager to work or study:
Words that rhyme with galvanize
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