Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
galvanize
verb
/ˈɡælvənaɪz/
Definition
To stimulate or excite someone into taking action.
Examples
- The inspiring speech galvanized the team into completing the project ahead of schedule.
- She hoped her ideas would galvanize the community to participate in the event.
- Seeing the child’s determination galvanized him to train harder.
Meaning
Galvanize means to spur someone into action or to motivate them to do something, often by a sudden or intense stimulus.
Synonyms
- Motivate
- Incite
- Impell
- Stimulate
