analyze
10 synonyms and 1 antonym for analyze, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To examine something carefully, breaking it into parts to understand it better.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use analyze
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
analyze data
analyze the results
carefully analyzed
Etymology
From "analysis" plus the verb-forming suffix "-ize," reinforced by French analyser.
Full origin of analyze →Frequently asked questions
What does “analyze” mean?
The word “analyze” means to examine something carefully, breaking it into parts to understand it better. In plain terms, to study something closely to understand its parts or meaning.
How do you pronounce “analyze”?
“Analyze” is pronounced AN-uh-lyz (/ˈæn.əˌlaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “analyze” in a sentence?
Here is “analyze” used in a sentence: “Scientists analyzed the soil samples for traces of pollution.”
What part of speech is “analyze”?
“Analyze” is a verb.
Where does the word “analyze” come from?
The word “analyze” comes from French. From "analysis" plus the verb-forming suffix "-ize," reinforced by French analyser.
Is “analyze” a common word?
“Analyze” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between "analyze" and "examine"?
"Examine" simply means to look at something closely, while "analyze" specifically means breaking something down into its parts to understand how it works or what it means. All analysis involves examination, but not all examination involves full analysis.
Is it spelled "analyze" or "analyse"?
"Analyze" is the standard American English spelling, while "analyse" is used in British and most other varieties of English. Both are pronounced identically and mean the same thing.
What is the difference between "analyze" and "evaluate"?
To analyze something is to break it down and study its parts, while to evaluate something is to judge its quality, value, or significance, often after analysis has already been done. Analysis usually comes before evaluation in a logical process.
