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- [gal-vuh-nahyz]
- /ˈgæl vəˌnaɪz/
- /ˈɡæl.və.naɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gal-vuh-nahyz]
- /ˈgæl vəˌnaɪz/
Definitions of galvanise word
- verb with object galvanise to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current. 1
- verb with object galvanise Medicine/Medical. to stimulate or treat (muscles or nerves) with induced direct current (distinguished from faradize). 1
- verb with object galvanise to startle into sudden activity; stimulate. 1
- verb with object galvanise to coat (metal, especially iron or steel) with zinc. 1
- noun galvanise (transitive, chiefly British) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity. 1
- verb galvanise (Transitive Verb) (chiefly Britain) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity. 0
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Origin of galvanise
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < French galvaniser, named after Luigi Galvani; see -ize
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Parts of speech for Galvanise
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galvanise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
galvanise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for galvanise
verb galvanise
- spur — a batch of newly made rag-paper sheets.
- rouse — to bring out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, inactivity, fancied security, apathy, depression, etc.: He was roused to action by courageous words.
- stimulate — to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite: to stimulate his interest in mathematics.
- electrify — Charge with electricity; pass an electric current through.
- fire up — start ignition of
Antonyms for galvanise
verb galvanise
- bore — If someone or something bores you, you find them dull and uninteresting.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- compose — The things that something is composed of are its parts or members. The separate things that compose something are the parts or members that form it.
- depress — If someone or something depresses you, they make you feel sad and disappointed.
Top questions with galvanise
- what is used to galvanise iron?
- how to galvanise steel?
- what metal is used to galvanise steel?
- what does galvanise mean?
- what metal is used to galvanise iron?
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