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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 galvanize word
- verb with object galvanize to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current. 1
- verb with object galvanize Medicine/Medical. to stimulate or treat (muscles or nerves) with induced direct current (distinguished from faradize). 1
- verb with object galvanize to startle into sudden activity; stimulate. 1
- verb with object galvanize to coat (metal, especially iron or steel) with zinc. 1
- noun galvanize Shock or excite (someone), typically into taking action. 1
- transitive verb galvanize metal: cover with plating 1
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Origin of galvanize
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 Galvanize
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galvanize 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for galvanize
verb galvanize
- shock — a thick, bushy mass, as of hair.
- invigorate — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
- stun — to deprive of consciousness or strength by or as if by a blow, fall, etc.: The blow to his jaw stunned him for a moment.
- motivate — to provide with a motive, or a cause or reason to act; incite; impel.
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Antonyms for galvanize
verb galvanize
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- lull — to put to sleep or rest by soothing means: to lull a child by singing.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
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