magnetize

/mæɡˈnɪtaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to impart magnetism to (a material) or to cause to be magnetized; to attract and hold the attention of

“Her charismatic personality managed to magnetize the entire audience.”

2. transitive verb

to cause (a material) to become magnetized

“The strong magnetic field magnetized the iron filings.”

3. intransitive verb

to attract and hold the attention of

“The fireworks show magnetized the crowd, drawing them in with its vibrant display.”

Synonyms

  • attract
  • draw

Antonyms

  • distract
  • repel