Synthesize

//ˈsɪnθəsaɪz// verb

verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To combine two or more things to produce a new product. transitive

    "synthesize data"

  2. 2
    combine so as to form a more complex, product wordnet
  3. 3
    To be combined producing a new, more complex product. intransitive
  4. 4
    combine and form a synthesis wordnet
  5. 5
    To produce a substance by chemical synthesis. transitive

    "The lab was able to synthesize a new compound."

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  1. 6
    To be produced by chemical synthesis. intransitive

Synonyms

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addamalgamateanalyzeapply reasonarrangeassemble

Example

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"The lab is trying to synthesize an antidote to treat the poisoning victims."

Etymology

From synthesis + -ize. First attested in 1830.

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