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- [kat-l-ahyz]
- /ˈkæt lˌaɪz/
- /ˈkæt.əl.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kat-l-ahyz]
- /ˈkæt lˌaɪz/
Definitions of catalyze word
- transitive verb catalyze If something catalyzes a thing or a situation, it makes it active. 3
- transitive verb catalyze In chemistry, if something catalyzes a reaction or event, it causes it to happen. 3
- verb transitive catalyze to change or bring about as a catalyst 3
- verb with object catalyze to act upon by catalysis. 1
- noun catalyze Cause or accelerate (a reaction) by acting as a catalyst. 1
- transitive verb catalyze speed sth up 1
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Origin of catalyze
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; cataly(sis) + (-i)ze
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Parts of speech for Catalyze
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
catalyze popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
catalyze usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for catalyze
verb catalyze
- assemble — When people assemble or when someone assembles them, they come together in a group, usually for a particular purpose such as a meeting.
- organize — to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action: to organize a committee.
- marshal — a military officer of the highest rank, as in the French and some other armies. Compare field marshal.
- prepare — to put in proper condition or readiness: to prepare a patient for surgery.
- activate — If a device or process is activated, something causes it to start working.
Antonyms for catalyze
verb catalyze
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- disperse — to drive or send off in various directions; scatter: to disperse a crowd.
- scatter — to throw loosely about; distribute at irregular intervals: to scatter seeds.
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- repress — to keep under control, check, or suppress (desires, feelings, actions, tears, etc.).
Top questions with catalyze
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- what does catalyze mean?
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- how do enzymes catalyze biochemical reactions?
- how enzymes catalyze chemical reactions?
- what reaction does lactase catalyze?
- outline how enzymes catalyze biochemical reactions?
- what is the meaning of catalyze?
- how do enzymes work to catalyze a chemical reaction?
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