[+ obj] 1 formal a : to make (something) by combining different things
▪ She synthesized the treatment from traditional and modern philosophies of medicine.
b : to combine (things) in order to make something new
▪ He synthesized old and new ideas to form his theory. 2 technical : to make (something) from simpler substances through a chemical process
▪ Scientists synthesize new drugs. ▪ Glands synthesize the enzymes. ▪ Amino acid is synthesized in the body. 3 : to produce (sounds, speech, etc.) by using electronic equipment
▪ He synthesized the drumbeat. [=he created the drumbeat by using a synthesizer]
▪ She synthesized the treatment from traditional and modern philosophies of medicine.
b : to combine (things) in order to make something new
▪ He synthesized old and new ideas to form his theory.
▪ Scientists synthesize new drugs. ▪ Glands synthesize the enzymes. ▪ Amino acid is synthesized in the body.
▪ He synthesized the drumbeat. [=he created the drumbeat by using a synthesizer]
— synthesized also Brit synthesised adjective
▪ synthesized proteins/drugs ▪ synthesized music ▪ a synthesized voice ▪ The drumbeat is synthesized.
▪ synthesized proteins/drugs ▪ synthesized music ▪ a synthesized voice ▪ The drumbeat is synthesized.







