Meaning of MAGNETIZE
| Pronunciation: | | 'magni`tIz
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- [v] make magnetic; "The strong magnet magnetized the iron shavings"
- [v] attract strongly, as if with a magnet; "She magnetized the audience with her tricks"
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| | Synonyms: | | bewitch, magnetise, magnetise, mesmerise, mesmerize, spellbind |
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| | Antonyms: | | degauss, demagnetise, demagnetize | | |
| | See Also: | | alter, change, charm, influence, tempt | |
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| | Definition: | | \Mag"net*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Magnetized}; prep.
& adv. {Magnetizing}.] [Cf. F. magn['e]tiser.]
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.
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| | Related Terms: | | act on, adduct, allure, anesthetize, approach, attract, be magnetic, bear upon, bewitch, captivate, charm, degauss, dope, drag, draw, draw on, draw towards, drug, electromagnetize, enchant, entrance, exert influence, fascinate, get cozy with, have an attraction, hypnotize, lead on, lobby, lobby through, lull to sleep, lure, magnet, make advances, make overtures, make up to, mesmerize, narcotize, pull, pull strings, pull towards, put to sleep, put under, rock to sleep, sedate, take, trance, tug, wile, wire-pull, work on |
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