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synthesize

/ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ verb C2
  1. To combine two or more things to produce a new product. (transitive) · synthesize data· synthesize information
  2. To be combined producing a new, more complex product. (intransitive)
  3. To produce a substance by chemical synthesis. (transitive) · The lab was able to synthesize a new compound.
  4. To be produced by chemical synthesis. (intransitive)

He/she/it synthesizes · Past synthesized · Past participle synthesized · -ing form synthesizing

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Verb forms

Base form
synthesize
He/she/it
synthesizes
Past
synthesized
Past participle
synthesized
-ing form
synthesizing

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Conversely, writing by hand forces individuals to actively synthesize information, summarizing key points because they cannot possibly write as fast as they hear.
The Disappearing Signature, p. 1 · C1
We had to synthesize the relationship between our current location, our intended destination, and the myriad landmarks scattered in between.
In Praise of the Paper Map, p. 1 · C2
Rather than adopting one specific regional dialect, these subsequent generations unconsciously synthesized the myriad phonetic sounds swirling around them, resulting in a novel linguistic blend.
The Evolution of the Australian Voice, p. 1 · C2

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