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Webster 1913 Edition

Magnetize

Mag′net-ize

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Magnetized
;
prep. & adv.
Magnetizing
.]
[Cf. F.
magnétiser
.]
1.
To communicate magnetic properties to; to make magnetic;
as, to
magnetize
a needle
.
2.
To attract as a magnet attracts, or like a magnet; to move; to influence.
Fascinated,
magnetized
, as it were, by his character.
Motley.
3.
To bring under the influence of animal magnetism.

Webster 1828 Edition

Magnetize

MAG'NETIZE

,
Verb.
T.
To communicate magnetic properties to any thing; as, to magnetize a needle.
Seven of Deslon's patients were magnetized at Dr. Franklin's house.

MAG'NETIZE

,
Verb.
I.
To acquire magnetic properties; to become magnetic. A bar of iron standing some time in an inclined position, will magnetize.

Definition 2024

magnetize

magnetize

English

Alternative forms

Verb

magnetize ‎(third-person singular simple present magnetizes, present participle magnetizing, simple past and past participle magnetized)

  1. (transitive, physics) to make magnetic
  2. (transitive) to attract, allure or entice (someone)

Translations

Portuguese

Verb

magnetize

  1. first-person singular present subjunctive of magnetizar
  2. third-person singular present subjunctive of magnetizar
  3. first-person singular imperative of magnetizar
  4. third-person singular imperative of magnetizar

Etymology

magnet +‎ -ize

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