verb
synthesize
SIHN-thuh-syz
Synthesize (verb) means to combine two or more elements to create something new. Example: “The report synthesizes data from a dozen separate studies.”
verb
1
To combine two or more elements to create something new.
"The report synthesizes data from a dozen separate studies."
"She synthesized the group's scattered ideas into a single clear proposal."
2
To produce a chemical compound artificially rather than extracting it from a natural source.
"Scientists learned to synthesize the hormone in a lab."
How to use synthesize
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo build something new by combining separate parts, whether that's ideas, information, or chemical compounds.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- synthesizes
- Past tense
- synthesized
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Etymology
From "synthesis" plus "-ize," first recorded in this verb form around 1830.
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What does “synthesize” mean?
The word “synthesize” means to combine two or more elements to create something new. In plain terms, to build something new by combining separate parts, whether that's ideas, information, or chemical compounds.
How do you pronounce “synthesize”?
“Synthesize” is pronounced SIHN-thuh-syz (/ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “synthesize” in a sentence?
Here is “synthesize” used in a sentence: “The report synthesizes data from a dozen separate studies.”
What part of speech is “synthesize”?
“Synthesize” is a verb.
Where does the word “synthesize” come from?
The word “synthesize” dates back to around 1830. From "synthesis" plus "-ize," first recorded in this verb form around 1830.
How many meanings does “synthesize” have?
“Synthesize” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to combine two or more elements to create something new.
