Definition

To make someone enter a state where they are very relaxed and can be influenced easily, often used in therapy or entertainment.

Example

The magician was able to hypnotize the volunteer from the audience.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen someone hypnotize a crowd?

Yeah, it's amazing how they can hold everyone's attention.

I wonder how they even learn to hypnotize people like that.

It takes a lot of practice, but it's really fascinating to watch!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hypnotize → It is formed from "hypnos" (from Greek, meaning sleep) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating a process). The word "hypnotize" means to induce a state of sleep or trance in someone, often for therapeutic purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hypnos' meaning sleep, and remember that to hypnotize someone is to put them into a sleep-like state.

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