Verb: magnetize 'mag-ni,tIz
- (physics) make magnetic
"The strong magnet magnetized the iron shavings";
- magnetise [Brit]
- Maintain the complete attention of (someone), e.g. because they are fascinated
"She magnetized the audience with her tricks";
- mesmerize, mesmerise [Brit], magnetise [Brit], bewitch, spellbind, hypnotize, hypnotise [Brit]
Derived forms: magnetized, magnetizes, magnetizing
Type of: alter, change, charm, influence, modify, tempt
Antonym: demagnetise [Brit]
Encyclopedia: Magnetize