1. to combine separate elements or ideas into a coherent whole
2. to produce a chemical compound by combining simpler compounds or elements
Usage: chemistry
3. to produce sounds electronically, especially music
Usage: music; technology

Examples

• The researcher will synthesize data from multiple studies.
• Students must synthesize information from various sources for their essays.
• Scientists can synthesize vitamin C in the laboratory.
• The plant synthesizes glucose through photosynthesis.
• The musician used a computer to synthesize new sounds.
• Modern keyboards can synthesize the sounds of many instruments.
• She synthesized the main arguments into a clear conclusion.