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synthesize
CIDE DICTIONARY
synthesize, v. t.
- To combine by synthesis; to unite. [1913 Webster]
- To produce by synthesis; as, to synthesize albumin. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
synthesize, v.tr. (also synthetize, -ise)
1 make a synthesis of.
2 combine into a coherent whole.
1 make a synthesis of.
2 combine into a coherent whole.
THESAURUS
synthesize
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