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- [mag-ni-tahyz]
- /ˈmæg nɪˌtaɪz/
- /ˈmæɡ.nə.taɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mag-ni-tahyz]
- /ˈmæg nɪˌtaɪz/
Definitions of magnetise word
- verb with object magnetise to make a magnet of or impart the properties of a magnet to. 1
- verb with object magnetise to exert an attracting or compelling influence upon: The evangelist's oratory magnetized his listeners. 1
- verb with object magnetise Archaic. to mesmerize. 1
- noun magnetise Alternative spelling of magnetize. 1
- verb magnetise (British) Alternative spelling of magnetize. 0
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Origin of magnetise
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1775-85; magnet + -ize
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Magnetise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
magnetise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
magnetise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for magnetise
verb magnetise
- attract — If something attracts people or animals, it has features that cause them to come to it.
- charm — Charm is the quality of being pleasant or attractive.
- influence — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
- draw — to cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force; pull; drag (often followed by along, away, in, out, or off).
- pull — pull media
Antonyms for magnetise
verb magnetise
- repel — to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.).
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- repulse — to drive back; repel: to repulse an assailant.
- turn off — to cause to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate: to turn a wheel.
Top questions with magnetise
- how to magnetise a magnet?
- how to magnetise steel?
- how to magnetise metal?
- how to magnetise water?
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