Definition of "magnetize" in Englisch

verb

1. (transitive, physics) To make magnetic.

2. (intransitive, physics) To become magnetic.

3. (obsolete, transitive) To hypnotize using mesmerism.

   • c. 1789, Elizabeth Inchbald, Animal Magnetism: A Farce, Dublin, P. Byron, Act III, p. 82, Lisette let him alone, it is dangerous to push the poor creature to extremities, Doctor, suppose we Magnetize him?

4. (figurative, transitive) To attract, allure or entice; to captivate or entrance.