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syn·the·size also Brit syn·the·sise Listen to audio/ˈsɪnθəˌsaɪz/ verb
syn·the·siz·es; syn·the·sized; syn·the·siz·ing
[+ 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]
— synthesized also Brit synthesised adjective
synthesized proteins/drugs synthesized music a synthesized voice The drumbeat is synthesized.

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