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Galvanise vs Vivify - What's the difference?

galvanise | vivify | Related terms |

As verbs the difference between galvanise and vivify

is that galvanise is chiefly British To shock or stimulate into sudden activity while vivify is to bring to life.

galvanise

English

Alternative forms

* galvanize (mostly US)

Verb

(en-verb)
  • (chiefly British) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity.
  • (chiefly British) To coat with rust-resistant zinc.
  • (chemistry) (chiefly British): To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.
  • Derived terms

    * galvanisation

    vivify

    English

    Verb

  • To bring to life.
  • To impart vitality.