Galvanize
/ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/
Scrabble:22 ptsWWF:26 pts9 letters
Definition of Galvanize
verb
- To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.
- To coat with rust-resistant zinc.
"to galvanize steel"
- To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
"Republicans are hoping a proposed gas-tax repeal will galvanize their voters."
- To electrify.
- To switch sides between Union and Confederate in the American Civil War.
Anagrams of Galvanize
No exact anagrams found for "galvanize". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "galvanize" and rearranging:
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
g2
a1
l1
v4
a1
n1
i1
z10
e1
Total: 22 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Galvanize
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Galvanize"
Galvanize is a 9-letter word that scores 22 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Galvanize" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "galvanize" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter Z, which is worth 10 points.