magnetize

verb

mag·​ne·​tize ˈmag-nə-ˌtīz 

magnetized; magnetizing

transitive verb

1

: to induce magnetic properties in

2

: to attract like a magnet : charm

magnetizable

ˈmag-nə-ˌtī-zə-bəl 

adjective

magnetizer noun

Synonyms

• allure
• beguile
• bewitch
• captivate
• charm
• enchant
• fascinate
• kill
• wile
• witch [archaic]

Examples of magnetize in a Sentence

Her performance magnetized the audience.

the store's gorgeous window displays never fail to magnetize shoppers and sightseers

Recent Examples on the Web

All three of the drivers are magnetized too, so that the bits stay put when in use. —Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024

The movements are powered by a magnetic field that enables them to self-assemble and are programmed by varying the angle by which they are magnetized. —Alex Knapp, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

This version of the Lucky Duck spinner has more durable plastic wings (compared to the old models) that are magnetized to lock into the body of the decoy. —Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024

Money aside, your passion is what will truly magnetize the right partnerships and opportunities going forward. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

magnetize

verb

mag·​ne·​tize ˈmag-nə-ˌtīz 

magnetized; magnetizing

1

: to cause to be magnetic

2

: to attract like a magnet : charm

magnetizable

-ˌtī-zə-bəl 

adjective

magnetization

ˌmag-nət-ə-ˈzā-shən

noun

Medical Definition

magnetize

transitive verb

mag·​ne·​tize

variants also British magnetise

ˈmag-nə-ˌtīz 

magnetized also British magnetised; magnetizing also British magnetising

: to induce magnetic properties in

magnetizable adjective

also British magnetisable

-ˌtī-zə-bəl