What is another word for galvanise?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈalvɐnˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "galvanise" refers to the process of stimulating or motivating someone or something to take action or make a change. Some synonyms for galvanise include inspirit, invigorate, motivate, spur, energize, encourage, incite, provoke, rally, fire up, spark, stir, animate, awaken, drive, ignite, kindle, prompt, vitalize, and arouse. Each of these terms conveys the idea of inspiring or motivating someone or something, but with slightly different shades of meaning. Whether you want to energize your team at work, inspire action in your community, or motivate yourself to achieve a goal, there are many ways to galvanize yourself and others into action.

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Usage examples for Galvanise

The touch and the voice seemed to galvanise the prisoner, who started upright, gazing wildly at his son, and then shrank back against the wall with his hands outstretched to keep him off.
"The Master of the Ceremonies"
George Manville Fenn
The organs necessary for the enjoyment of such things from long disuse had become decayed, and he shrank from the mental exertion required to galvanise them into activity once more.
"The Song of Songs"
Hermann Sudermann
They brought back in their train artists, sculptors, monks, priests, and the gorgeous paraphernalia then used in the ceremonial of Buddhist worship, but the heart of the ancient faith was atrophied by the indifference of the people, and the zealous attempt to galvanise a moribund creed into fresh life failed even to arrest the progress of decay.
"Through the Malay Archipelago"
Emily Richings

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