magnetize
Translation
to magnetize, to attract someone strongly
Examples
He used a coil to magnetize the iron bar.
He used a coil to magnetize the iron bar.
Her performance seemed to magnetize everyone.
Her performance seemed to magnetize everyone.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) magnetic He used a coil to magnetize the iron bar.
((sb.)) to attract (sb.) strongly Her performance seemed to magnetize everyone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attract, fascinate, captivate; Antonyms: repel, repulse
Etymology
From 'magnet' plus '-ize', a verb-forming suffix.
Memory Tips
The '-ize' ending is the standard spelling in American English. The British English equivalent is often 'magnetise'.