1. to make something magnetic or give it magnetic properties
Usage: British spelling
2. to attract or fascinate someone powerfully
Usage: British spelling; figurative

Examples

• The scientist used electricity to magnetise the iron rod.
• You can magnetise a needle by rubbing it with a magnet.
• The speaker’s charisma seemed to magnetise the entire audience.
• Her performance magnetised everyone in the theater.
• The compass needle won’t work properly unless it’s been magnetised.
• His storytelling ability could magnetise children for hours.