Definition of Magnetize

1. Verb. Make magnetic. "The strong magnet magnetized the iron shavings"

Exact synonyms: Magnetise
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Antonyms: Demagnetise, Demagnetize
Derivative terms: Magnet, Magnetisation, Magnet, Magnetization, Magnetization, Magnetization

2. Verb. Attract strongly, as if with a magnet. "She magnetized the audience with her tricks"
Exact synonyms: Bewitch, Magnetise, Mesmerise, Mesmerize, Spellbind
Generic synonyms: Charm, Influence, Tempt
Derivative terms: Magnet, Magnetization, Spellbinder

Definition of Magnetize

1. v. t. To communicate magnetic properties to; as, to magnetize a needle.

Definition of Magnetize

1. Verb. (transitive physics) to make magnetic ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) to attract, allure or entice (someone) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Magnetize

1. [v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES]

Medical Definition of Magnetize

1. 1. To communicate magnetic properties to; as, to magnetize a needle. 2. To attract as a magnet attracts, or like a magnet; to move; to influence. "Fascinated, magnetized, as it were, by his character." (Motley) 3. To bring under the influence of animal magnetism. Origin: Cf. F. Magnetiser. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Magnetize

magnetisations
magnetise
magnetised
magnetises
magnetising
magnetism
magnetisms
magnetist
magnetists
magnetite
magnetites
magnetizability
magnetizable
magnetization
magnetizations
magnetize (current term)
magnetized
magnetizee
magnetizer
magnetizers
magnetizes
magnetizing
magnetless
magnetlike
magneto
magneto-
magneto-electric
magneto-electrical
magneto-electricity
magnetoabsorption

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