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SYNTHESIZE

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Dictionary entry overview: What does synthesize mean?

• SYNTHESIZE (verb)
The verb SYNTHESIZE has 2 senses:

1. combine so as to form a more complex, product
2. combine and form a synthesis

Familiarity information: SYNTHESIZE used as a verb is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• SYNTHESIZE (verb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Combine so as to form a more complex, product

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Synonyms:

synthesise; synthesize

Context example:

his operas synthesize music and drama in perfect harmony

Hypernyms (to "synthesize" is one way to...):

combine; compound (put or add together)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Antonym:

analyze (make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Combine and form a synthesis

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Hypernyms (to "synthesize" is one way to...):

change (undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s

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