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to synthesize

to synthesize

55 6.4
To combine ideas or materials to make something new
  • verb
  • /ˈsɪnθəˌsaɪz/
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  • The following review summarizes and then synthesizes discoveries from the literature.
  • synthesize information
  • analyze and synthesize
  • synthesize the literature

It was really a process of synthesizing them together.

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Examples

  • A teacher helps students evaluate and synthesize information gained through mobile devices.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Effective communication - the ability to synthesize and transmit ideas both in written and oral formats.

    Academic text (2011)
  • And then let's synthesize what that means and then get to the results.

  • Rather, it requires an ongoing effort to keep up with and synthesize information about one's condition and treatment options.

    Academic text (2011)
  • We look for the ability to synthesize knowledge and skills, the integration of making and response.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Your blood is pure, and this facility contains all of the equipment you will require to synthesize a cure.

  • After extensive study of the participants' stories, each case was synthesized and inserted into a table format.

    Academic text (2011)
  • One thing that you're amazing at is synthesizing information across a broad domain.

  • The data included on the extraction forms were then synthesized and analyzed using a table detailing the above information.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The researchers aim to synthesize data from various studies to improve their understanding of the disease.

Synonyms

to put together
vsto synthesize
988 2.8

To make something by joining parts, like a model, plan or team

emphasizes scientific or intellectual combination into complex wholes rather than basic assembly
to combine
vsto synthesize
638 2.7

To mix two or more things into one

specifies scientific or intellectual use rather than general joining
to mix
vsto synthesize
416 1.0

To combine two or more things so they become one

is aimed at forming a complex whole in scientific or intellectual contexts
to blend
vsto synthesize
255 2.3

To mix things so they become one or look good together

places emphasis on scientific and intellectual combination over general mixing for function
to merge
vsto synthesize
192 3.2

To join two or more things so they become one

is used more for scientific and intellectual forming of complex wholes
to integrate
vsto synthesize
179 4.1

To join things or ideas so they form one whole

emphasizes creating a new complex whole in scientific and intellectual contexts
to construct
vsto synthesize
103 4.5

To make an idea or argument by joining different parts

focuses on scientific and intellectual combination rather than general idea making
to consolidate
vsto synthesize
50 4.7

To join several things into one whole

focuses on scientific or intellectual forming rather than mainly improving unity
to fuse
vsto synthesize
44 3.9

To join different things to make one thing

is especially about intellectual or scientific combination rather than literal joining
to meld
vsto synthesize
18 5.3

To mix things so they become one

often focuses on scientific or intellectual making of a complex whole rather than smooth blending
to commingle
vsto synthesize
5 7.4

To mix different things into one

focuses on deliberate scientific or intellectual fusion rather than casual mixing
to amalgamate
vsto synthesize
  • Formal
4 7.4

To join several groups or parts to make one

focuses on intellectual or scientific composition rather than formal institutional joining
to compound
vsto synthesize
4 4.0

To mix two or more things to make one thing

focuses on scientific or intellectual assembly rather than simple mixture
to interweave
vsto synthesize
4 6.3

To mix different things closely together, like threads or melodies

refers to scientific or intellectual forming of a whole rather than patterned joining
to stitch together a plan
vsto synthesize
1 4.9

To make a plan by joining different ideas and parts

applies more widely in scientific and intellectual work not only planning
to syncretize
vsto synthesize
  • US
1 9.9

To combine ideas and practices from different religions and cultures into one

applies mainly in scientific or intellectual contexts rather than cultural blending
to cross-pollinate
vsto synthesize
5.8

Share ideas from different groups to make something new

aims to form a complex whole not just share influences for innovation

Antonyms

675 3.2

To study something carefully to understand it better

297 1.9

To break into parts or pieces

How Integrated

to synthesize
55 6.4
to integrate
179 4.1
to fuse
44 3.9
to merge
192 3.2
to assemble
169 2.9
to combine
638 2.7

Surface Forms

synthesize infinitive
synthesise infinitive
synthesized past participle
synthesised past participle
synthesizing present participle
synthesising present participle
synthesizes third person singular
synthesises third person singular

Morphology

synthesize = synthesis (transparent) = synthesis + ize

Formed by the productive verb-forming suffix '-ize' added to 'synthesis', so the verb meaning 'to make or combine into a synthesis' is directly derived.

Etymology

Synthesize comes from Greek parts: syn- meaning 'together' and -thesis meaning 'put' or 'place'. Think of photosynthesis, where small parts join to make food, so to synthesize something is to 'put parts together' to form a whole.