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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
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
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)