magnetize

1 of 2

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

magnetizer

2 of 2

noun

mag·​ne·​tiz·​er

variants also British magnetiser

-ˌtīzə(r)

plural -s

: one that magnetizes

Synonyms of magnetize

Verb

• fascinate
• entice
• seduce
• charm
• captivate
• lure
• kill
• delight
• tempt
• enchant

Examples of magnetize in a Sentence

Verb

Her performance magnetized the audience.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

That’s what magnetizes me back to the theater. —Chris Willman, Variety, 8 June 2026

At the heart of their robot is a reprogrammable magnetic module that can be magnetized, demagnetized, and remagnetized in different directions. —New Atlas, 8 June 2026

Mostly, though, Jimmy exists to frustrate and magnetize the men who love him; Tom Sturridge is especially, achingly good as his devoted partner and caretaker. —Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 May 2026

Everyone was magnetized to her. —Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for magnetize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

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