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Galvanize

🔄 Synonyms of "Galvanize"

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Word	Definition
startleverb	(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Galvanize"

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Word	Definition
startleverb	(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
galvaniseverb	(British spelling) Alternative spelling of galvanize. [(loosely, dated) To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.]
catalyseverb	Alternative spelling of catalyze. [(chemistry, transitive) To bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction.]
zincverb	(rare) To electroplate with zinc.
leverageverb	(transitive, chiefly US, slang, business) To use; to exploit; to manipulate in order to take full advantage (of something).
jump-startverb	(transitive) To start a motor vehicle with a discharged ("dead") battery by connecting it with jumper cables to an alternate source of electrical current, generally either the charged battery of another vehicle or a purpose-made device ("hotshot").
bolsterverb	(transitive, often figurative) To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.
spurverb	(transitive) To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
mobilizeverb	(transitive) To assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war.
mobiliseverb	(transitive) To assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war.
boostverb	(transitive, by extension) To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles.
mobilizationnoun	The marshalling and organizing of troops and national resources in preparation for war, bringing them to a state of readiness for an action.
consolidateverb	(ambitransitive) To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.
pushverb	(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
promoteverb	(transitive) To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
animateverb	(transitive) To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.
enlistverb	(intransitive) To voluntarily join a cause or organization, especially military service.
propelverb	(transitive) To provide an impetus for motion or physical action; to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive or push forward.
strengthenverb	(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
rallyverb	(business, trading, of the market, stocks etc., intransitive) To recover strength after a decline in prices.