galvanise
Translation
to galvanize, to spur, to coat with zinc
Examples
The speech galvanised the crowd into action.
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
The steel was galvanised to prevent rust.
The steel was galvanized to prevent rust.
Grammar Patterns
to ((galvanize)) (sb.) into (sth.) to cause someone to take action The leader galvanized them into action.
to ((galvanize)) (sth.) to coat metal with zinc The steel was galvanized for protection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: motivate, inspire, stimulate, spur
Etymology
Named after Italian scientist Luigi Galvani, who discovered 'animal electricity'.
Memory Tips
Think of Galvani giving a 'jolt' of electricity to a frog's leg, which 'jolts' people into action.