Galvanize
[GAL-və-niyz]
Part of speech: verb
Origin: French, early 19th century
1.
Shock or excite (someone) into taking action.
2.
Coat (iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc.
Examples of Galvanize in a sentence
"The new star rookie galvanized the city into basketball fandom after years of lackluster game attendance."
"The strength Eleanor needed to lift her grandchildren surprised her and galvanized her to start going to the gym."
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