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magnetize

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Verb (transitive)
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mag=net=ize

CIDE DICTIONARY

magnetizev. t. [Cf. F. magnétiser.].
  •  To communicate magnetic properties to; to make magnetic; as, to magnetize a needle.  [1913 Webster]
  •  To attract as a magnet attracts, or like a magnet; to move; to influence.  [1913 Webster]
    "Fascinated, magnetized, as it were, by his character."  [1913 Webster]
  •  To bring under the influence of animal magnetism.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

magnetize, v.tr. (also -ise)
1 give magnetic properties to.
2 make into a magnet.
3 attract as or like a magnet.

Derivative
magnetizable adj. magnetization n. magnetizer n.

THESAURUS

magnetize

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

ROGET THESAURUS

magnetize

Motive

VB induce, move, draw, draw on, bring in its train, give an impulse, to, inspire, put up to, prompt, call up, attract, beckon, stimulate, spirit up, inspirit, rouse, arouse, animate, incite, foment, provoke, instigate, set on, actuate, act upon, work upon, operate upon, encourage, pat on the back, pat on the shoulder, clap on the back, clap on the shoulder, influence, weigh with, bias, sway, incline, dispose, predispose, turn the scale, inoculate, lead by the nose, have influence with, have influence over, have influence upon, exercise influence with, exercise influence over, exercise influence upon, go round, come round one, turn the head, magnetize, lobby, persuade, prevail with, prevail upon, overcome, carry, bring round to one's senses, bring to one's senses, draw over, win over, gain over, come over, talk over, procure, enlist, engage, invite, court, tempt, seduce, overpersuade, entice, allure, captivate, fascinate, bewitch, carry away, charm, conciliate, wheedle, coax, lure, inveigle, tantalize, cajole, tamper with, bribe, suborn, grease the palm, bait with a silver hook, gild the pill, make things pleasant, put a sop into the pan, throw a sop to, bait the hook, enforce, force, impel, propel, whip, lash, goad, spur, prick, urge, egg on, hound, hurry on, drag, exhort, advise, call upon, press, advocate, set an example, set the fashion, keep in countenance, be persuaded, yield to temptation, come round, concede, obey a call, follow advice, follow the bent, follow the dictates of, act on principle.

Influence

VB have influence, be influential, carry weight, weigh, tell, have a hold upon, magnetize, bear upon, gain a footing, work upon, take root, take hold, strike root in, run through, pervade, prevail, dominate, predominate, out weigh, over weigh, over-ride, over-bear, gain head, rage, be rife, spread like wildfire, have the upper hand, get the upper hand, gain the upper hand, have full play, get full play, gain full play, be recognized, be listened to, make one's voice heard, gain a hearing, play a part, play a leading part, play a leading part in, take the lead, pull the strings, turn the scale, throw one's weight into the scale, set the fashion, lead the dance.

Sorcery

VB practice sorcery, cast a nativity, conjure, exorcise, charm, enchant, bewitch, bedevil, hoodoo, voodoo, entrance, mesmerize, magnetize, fascinate, taboo, wave a wand, rub the ring, rub the lamp, cast a spell, call up spirits, call up spirits from the vasty deep, raise spirits from the dead.


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