synthesize

American  

[sin-thuh-sahyz] / ˈsɪn θəˌsaɪz /

especially British, synthesise

verb (used with object)

synthesized, synthesizing

1. to form (a material or abstract entity) by combining parts or elements (analyze ).

   to synthesize a statement.

2. Chemistry. to combine (constituent elements) into a single or unified entity.

3. to treat synthetically.

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verb (used without object)

synthesized, synthesizing

1. to make or form a synthesis.

synthesize British  

/ ˈsɪnθɪˌsaɪz /

verb

1. to combine or cause to combine into a whole

2. (tr) to produce by synthesis

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Other Word Forms

• nonsynthesized adjective
• resynthesize verb (used with object)
• synthesization noun
• unsynthesized adjective

Etymology

Origin of synthesize

First recorded in 1820–30; synthes(is) + -ize

Example Sentences

Clients are less interested in paying for a large number of junior associates to collect and synthesize data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

In a process known as sensor fusion, AI can digest visuals, radar, heat signatures and mass-spectroscopy to synthesize a list of possible conclusions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

"However, since the role of gels has been largely overlooked, we wanted to synthesize scattered studies into a cohesive narrative that puts primitive gels at the forefront of the discussion."

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

These directors can synthesize the architecture of cinema but not the underlying humanity that transforms movies into something that resonates.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

This capacity, Beadle understood, was due to the presence of enzymes within the cell—proteins that acted as master builders and could synthesize complex biological macromolecules out of basic precursor chemicals.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Related Words

• incorporate