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Magnetize

To communicate magnetic properties to; as, to magnetize a needle.

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Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Charm 76% connected

A melody; a song.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Influence 76% connected

A flowing in or upon; influx.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Tempt 76% connected

To put to trial; to prove; to test; to try.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Magnet 74% connected

The loadstone; a species of iron ore (the ferrosoferric or magnetic ore, Fe3O4) which has the property of attracting iron and some of its ores, and,…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Magnet 74% connected

The loadstone; a species of iron ore (the ferrosoferric or magnetic ore, Fe3O4) which has the property of attracting iron and some of its ores, and,…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bewitch 92% connected

To gain an ascendency over by charms or incantations; to affect (esp. to injure) by witchcraft or sorcery.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Mesmerize 92% connected

To bring into a state of mesmeric sleep.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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