Definition

To shock or excite someone into taking action or to stimulate a response.

Example

The speech was designed to galvanise the audience into supporting the campaign.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard that new project is meant to galvanise the community.

Really? That sounds interesting! How do they plan to do that?

They want to organize events that will galvanise people's interest in local issues.

That could really bring everyone together and make a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Galvanise → It is derived from the name 'Galvani' (from Italian 'Galvani', referring to Luigi Galvani, an Italian scientist) and the suffix '-ise' (meaning to make or to cause to be). The word 'galvanise' means to stimulate or excite someone into taking action, inspired by Galvani's work with electricity and its effects on muscles.

Memory Tip

Think of Luigi Galvani, who discovered how electricity could 'stimulate' muscles, helping you remember that to galvanise means to excite or motivate someone into action.

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