Hypnotize

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪz/

Definitions of hypnotize

verb to put someone into a state of hypnosis, or to captivate or mesmerize someone

Example Sentences

A1 The magician used a pocket watch to hypnotize the audience.

A2 She was able to hypnotize her friend into believing he was a chicken.

B1 The therapist hypnotized the patient to help them overcome their fear of flying.

B2 The hypnotist was able to hypnotize the volunteer on stage to act like a famous celebrity.

C1 The renowned hypnotist was able to hypnotize large crowds with his mesmerizing techniques.

C2 Through years of practice, she had mastered the art of hypnotizing people with just her voice.

Examples of hypnotize in a Sentence

formal The stage magician was able to hypnotize the audience with his mesmerizing performance.

informal I swear, that movie always manages to hypnotize me into watching it every time it's on TV.

slang She's so good at dancing, she can hypnotize anyone with her moves.

figurative The beautiful scenery seemed to hypnotize me, making me forget all my worries for a moment.

Grammatical Forms of hypnotize

• past tense: hypnotized
• plural: hypnotizes
• comparative: more hypnotizing
• superlative: most hypnotizing
• present tense: hypnotizes
• future tense: will hypnotize
• perfect tense: has hypnotized
• continuous tense: is hypnotizing
• singular: hypnotize
• positive degree: hypnotize
• infinitive: to hypnotize
• gerund: hypnotizing
• participle: hypnotized

Origin and Evolution of hypnotize

First Known Use: 1843 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'hypnotize' originates from the Greek word 'hypnos' meaning sleep and the suffix '-tize' meaning to put into a specified state.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of inducing a sleeplike state, the word 'hypnotize' has evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings related to inducing a trance or altered state of consciousness through suggestion or concentration.