Electrify

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Historical ContextPlay
When 'electrify' is used in a historical sense, it indicates a significant innovation. SlideInvention of the light bulb helped electrify cities.
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Technological UpgradePlay
'Electrify' often marks transition from manual or old methods to modern, electric ones. SlideThe old press was electrified to increase productivity.
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Not Always LiteralPlay
Sometimes 'electrify' is used metaphorically to mean modernize or energize. SlideThe new policies will electrify our outdated systems.