1. (

• magnetize ,
• mesmerize ,
• mesmerise ,
• magnetise ,
• bewitch ,
• spellbind

) attract strongly, as if with a magnet; "She magnetized the audience with her tricks" ;

2. (

• magnetize ,
• magnetise

) make magnetic; "The strong magnet magnetized the iron shavings" ;

1. (

• magnetic ,
• magnetized ,
• magnetised

) having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel; "the hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material" ;