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 of magnetize

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

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

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

Their zone will probably make an appearance at some point, with two at the top magnetized to Ant. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026

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

The containers even magnetize together, so they won’t get lost inside larger bags. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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