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

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Supermassive black holes rarely emit magnetized, radio-emitting plasma, but according to Kumari, J1007+3540 is especially unique. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026

There’s more debate and tumult there, but it is still magnetized around the possible futures of AI more than the way that AI is suddenly everywhere. —Max Tani, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025

The warmers are magnetized and stick together for easy storage and come with a pouch and charging cable. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for magnetize

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

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