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to synthesize

to synthesize

40 6.4
To combine ideas or materials to make something new
  • verb
  • /ˈsɪnθəˌsaɪz/
: sintetizar
  • 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
∞ 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 mix
vsto synthesize
645 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 combine
vsto synthesize
369 2.7

To mix two or more things into one

specifies scientific or intellectual use rather than general joining
to blend
vsto synthesize
219 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
172 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
131 4.1

To join things or ideas so they form one whole

emphasizes creating a new complex whole in scientific and intellectual contexts
to consolidate
vsto synthesize
36 4.7

To join several things into one whole

focuses on scientific or intellectual forming rather than mainly improving unity
to meld
vsto synthesize
35 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 fuse
vsto synthesize
21 3.9

To join different things to make one thing

is especially about intellectual or scientific combination rather than literal joining
to construct
vsto synthesize
7 4.5

To make an idea or argument by joining different parts

focuses on scientific and intellectual combination rather than general idea making
to compound
vsto synthesize
6 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
5 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 amalgamate
vsto synthesize
  • Formal
2 7.4

To join several groups or parts to make one

focuses on intellectual or scientific composition rather than formal institutional joining
to commingle
vsto synthesize
2 7.4

To mix different things into one

focuses on deliberate scientific or intellectual fusion rather than casual mixing
to cross-pollinate
vsto synthesize
2 5.8

Share ideas from different groups to make something new

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

Antonyms

513 3.2

To study something carefully to understand it better

372 1.9

To break into parts or pieces

How Integrated

to synthesize
40 6.4
to integrate
131 4.1
to fuse
21 3.9
to merge
172 3.2
to assemble
154 2.9
to combine
369 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.