catalyze

[ kat-l-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, cat·a·lyzed, cat·a·lyz·ing.

1. to act upon by catalysis.

catalyze

/ kăt′l-īz′ /

1. To modify, especially to increase, the rate of a chemical reaction through the action of a catalyst.

Other Words From

• cata·lyzer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of catalyze¹

First recorded in 1885–90; cataly(sis) + (-i)ze

Example Sentences

The headphones themselves then emit a purple glow from integrated LED lights, which catalyze a reaction that causes the patented material to harden over the course of 60 seconds.

From Popular-Science

This is the state that is a perfect place to be to start processing very difficult, traumatic memories and really catalyzing a therapeutic process.

From Freakonomics

The promise of a new generation of low-cost, long-lasting batteries is catalyzing a long-awaited shift to electric vehicles.

From Axios

We have yet to see sufficient progress to change our approach and continue to hope this collective action helps catalyze positive change and accountability.

From Digiday

As you build or reevaluate your inclusion strategy, here are three considerations that can catalyze sustainable, institutional change in your organization.

From Quartz

They can initiate ideas and catalyze a certain form, but the trick is not to begin, but to sustain.

From The Daily Beast

They reward leaders who push the envelope, catalyze action, and get stuff done.

From The Daily Beast

On the band-wagon of growing criticism over Israeli policies, these groups use BDS to catalyze an anti-Israeli zeitgeist.

From The Daily Beast

Cam's feverish brain had figured out a host of effects to catalyze the audience reaction.

From Project Gutenberg

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