galvanize (Meaning)

Wordnet

galvanize (v)

to stimulate to action

cover with zinc

stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock

Webster

galvanize (v. t.)

To affect with galvanism; to subject to the action of electrical currents.

To plate, as with gold, silver, etc., by means of electricity.

To restore to consciousness by galvanic action (as from a state of suspended animation); hence, to stimulate or excite to a factitious animation or activity.

To coat, as iron, with zinc. See Galvanized iron.

galvanize Sentence Examples

  1. The unexpected news galvanized the town into action, igniting a newfound sense of determination.
  2. The politician's passionate speech galvanized the crowd, leaving them energized and ready to support his cause.
  3. The sight of the wounded soldier galvanized the medics, who rushed to his aid with unwavering resolve.
  4. The company's financial crisis galvanized the CEO into taking swift and bold actions to save the business.
  5. The environmental disaster galvanized the public, uniting them in their demand for stricter regulations.
  6. The groundbreaking discovery galvanized the scientific community, leading to a surge of research and innovation.
  7. The team's disappointing start to the season galvanized the players, who trained harder and played with renewed focus.
  8. The threat of an invasion galvanized the nation, uniting citizens under a common cause.
  9. The imminent deadline galvanized the project team, who worked tirelessly to meet the demanding schedule.
  10. The tragedy galvanized the community, bringing people together to support those in need and rebuild their lives.

FAQs About the word galvanize

to stimulate to action, cover with zinc, stimulate (muscles) by administering a shockTo affect with galvanism; to subject to the action of electrical currents.,

thrill, inspire, electrify,excite, intrigue, titillate, provoke, stimulate, incite, intoxicate

pall, bore, tire, weary, pall, discourage, weary, discourage, tire,bore

The unexpected news galvanized the town into action, igniting a newfound sense of determination.

The politician's passionate speech galvanized the crowd, leaving them energized and ready to support his cause.

The sight of the wounded soldier galvanized the medics, who rushed to his aid with unwavering resolve.

The company's financial crisis galvanized the CEO into taking swift and bold actions to save the business.