magnetise
Translation
to magnetize, to attract someone strongly
Examples
You can magnetise a needle by rubbing it.
You can magnetize a needle by rubbing it.
The speaker magnetised the audience.
The speaker magnetized the audience.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) magnetic You can magnetize a needle.
((sb.)) to attract (sb.) strongly The speaker magnetized the audience.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attract, fascinate, captivate; Antonyms: repel, repulse
Etymology
From 'magnet' plus '-ise', a verb-forming suffix. The US spelling is 'magnetize'.
Memory Tips
The '-ise' ending is the standard spelling in British English. Remember it's the counterpart to the American '-ize'.