Galvanise: meaning, definitions and examples

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galvanise

 

[ ˈɡæl.və.naɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To galvanise means to stimulate or excite someone to take action. This term is often used in a context where someone is motivated or inspired to change their behavior or work towards a goal. The process can involve triggering a strong emotional reaction, leading to increased enthusiasm or effort. Galvanising can refer to both individual and group behaviors, where the aim is to promote dynamism and proactive engagement.

Synonyms

encourage, inspire, motivate, rally, stir

Examples of usage

  • The speech was meant to galvanise the team into action.
  • Her enthusiasm helped to galvanise support for the project.
  • The crisis has galvanised community members to volunteer.
  • He galvanised the audience with his passionate performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "galvanise" in other languages:

🇵🇹 galvanizar

🇮🇳 गैल्वनाइज करना

🇩🇪 galvanisieren

🇮🇩 menggalvanisasi

🇺🇦 гальванізувати

🇵🇱 galwanizować

🇯🇵 ガルバニゼーションする

🇫🇷 galvaniser

🇪🇸 galvanizar

🇹🇷 galvanize etmek

🇰🇷 아연도금하다

🇸🇦 تغليف الزنك

🇨🇿 pozinkovat

🇸🇰 pozinkovať

🇨🇳 镀锌

🇸🇮 galvanizirati

🇮🇸 galvanisera

🇰🇿 гальванизация

🇬🇪 გალვანიზაცია

🇦🇿 galvanizasiya

🇲🇽 galvanizar

Etymology

The term 'galvanise' is derived from the name of the Italian scientist Luigi Galvani, who conducted experiments in the late 18th century on the effects of electricity on animal tissues. The word initially referred specifically to the process of stimulating muscle movement in frogs by means of electrical current. In the early 19th century, it evolved to encompass the broader sense of electrifying or exciting action in a metaphorical context. Over time, the use of the term expanded to imply energizing individuals or groups to take significant action, often in a political or social context. The concept suggests a transformative effect where a passive state is shifted into a dynamic one, reflecting the powerful impact that galvanic stimuli can have on human behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,969, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.