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synthesize

verb syn·the·size \-ˌsīz\

: to make (something) by combining different things

: to combine (things) in order to make something new

: to make (something) from simpler substances through a chemical process

syn·the·sizedsyn·the·siz·ing

Full Definition of SYNTHESIZE

transitive verb
1
:  to combine or produce by synthesis
2
:  to make a synthesis of
3
:  to produce (as music) by an electronic synthesizer
intransitive verb
:  to make a synthesis
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First Known Use of SYNTHESIZE

1830

Rhymes with SYNTHESIZE

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SYNTHESIZE Defined for Kids

synthesize

verb syn·the·size \ˈsin-thə-ˌsīz\
syn·the·sizedsyn·the·siz·ing

Definition of SYNTHESIZE for Kids

:  to produce from the combination of simpler materials <Plants synthesize starch from molecules of glucose.>
Medical Dictionary

synthesize

transitive verb syn·the·size
syn·the·sized also British syn·the·sisedsyn·the·siz·ing also British syn·the·sis·ing

Medical Definition of SYNTHESIZE

:  to combine or produce by synthesis <synthesize penicillin>

Variants of SYNTHESIZE

syn·the·size also British syn·the·sise \-ˌsīz\

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