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magnetize

mag·ne·tize

UK/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.taɪz/ US/ˈmæɡ.nə.taɪz/ uncommon obsolete

verb

1.

make magnetic

  • “The strong magnet magnetized the iron shavings”
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2.

attract strongly, as if with a magnet

  • “She magnetized the audience with her tricks”
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Origin

From magnet + -ize.

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