synthesize
verb
syn·the·size
| \ ˈsin(t)-thə-ˌsīz
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synthesized;
synthesizing
Definition of synthesize
1
: to combine or produce by synthesis
2
: to make a synthesis of
3
: to produce (something, such as music) by an electronic synthesizer
: to make a synthesis
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Examples of synthesize in a Sentence
She synthesized the treatment from traditional and modern philosophies of medicine.
He synthesized old and new ideas to form his theory.
Amino acid is synthesized in the body.
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More Definitions for synthesize
synthesize
verb
English Language Learners Definition of synthesize
: to make (something) by combining different things
: to combine (things) in order to make something new
technical
: to make (something) from simpler substances through a chemical process
See the full definition for synthesize in the English Language Learners Dictionary
synthesize
verb
syn·the·size
| \ ˈsin-thə-ˌsīz
\
\
synthesized;
synthesizing
Kids Definition of synthesize
: to produce from the combination of simpler materials
Plants synthesize starch from molecules of glucose.
synthesize
transitive verb
syn·the·size
variants:
also British synthesise \ -ˌsīz
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synthesized
also British synthesised;
synthesizing
also British synthesising
Medical Definition of synthesize
: to combine or produce by synthesis
synthesize penicillin
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