= excite, v.

transitive. To magnetize by contact or rubbing with a magnet. Cf. touch, n. 11. Now historical and rare.

To induce electric or magnetic activity in (a substance); to set (an electric current) in motion; also absol.

transitive. = magnetize, v. 3a.

transitive. To make magnetic; to induce magnetism in.

transitive. To make magnetic, magnetize. Cf. animated, adj. 2b. Obsolete.