synthesise
/ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsin(t)-thə-ˌsīz How to pronounce synthesize (audio)/ (ame, mw)
synthesise — verb
- synthesisepresent simple I / you / we / they
- synthesises3rd person singular
- synthesising-ing form
- synthesisedpast simple
1. to create a chemical substance through natural reactions that happen inside a pl
to create a chemical substance through natural reactions that happen inside a plant or animal
The human liver synthesises proteins that help the blood to clot.
synthesise + proteins
Certain plants can synthesise toxins to protect themselves from hungry insects.
Dr. Okafor explained that the body synthesises vitamin D when sunlight hits the skin.
Animals cannot synthesise all the amino acids they need to stay healthy.
These bacteria synthesise a bright green pigment that glows under ultraviolet light.
文法句型
synthesise + [substance]
用法筆記
Subject is usually a living organism or a specific organ. Object is a chemical substance such as a protein, vitamin, or hormone.
2. to bring different ideas, facts, or pieces of information together so they form
to bring different ideas, facts, or pieces of information together so they form one complete understanding or system
Minho synthesised ideas from three different research papers in his final essay.
synthesise + ideas from [sources]
The report synthesises data from over forty hospitals across the country.
Adina managed to synthesise the classical style with modern dance moves.
A good historian does not just list dates but synthesises many sources into one clear story.
The software synthesises voice recordings and written notes into a single transcript.
- integrate
emphasises blending separate parts so they work as a unified system
- consolidate
focuses on bringing things together for strength or efficiency
- combine
more general; does not imply the result is a coherent whole
- analyse
opposite process: breaking something into parts rather than combining parts into a whole
文法句型
synthesise + [elements] + into [whole]
synthesise + [elements] + from [sources]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (PRODUCE IN ORGANISMS): this sense is about combining ideas or information, not about chemical production inside living things. Common in academic and professional writing.