I. -thəˌsīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Usage: see -ize
Etymology: blend of synthesis and -ize
transitive verb
1. : to combine or put together by synthesis : form into a whole : deal with synthetically
synthesizing the teachings of modern dynamic psychiatry and religion — advt
does not examine one aspect of the war but attempts to synthesize the whole situation — Peter Ritner
2. : to produce by synthesis
synthesize alizarin
intransitive verb
: to make a synthesis : proceed or function synthetically
synthesizing tradition of masculine reason — J.C.Powys
II. transitive verb
: to produce (as music) by an electronic synthesizer