Catalyze — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈka-tə-ˌlīz/ cat·a·lyze

Meaning & Definition of Catalyze

Catalyze (verb)

  1. to bring about the catalysis of (a chemical reaction)
  2. bring about, inspire
  3. to alter significantly by or as if by catalysis

Catalyze (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)

    "a reinstitution of the draft would catalyze protests around the country"

    similar: beget, breed, bring, bring about, bring on, cause, create, do, draw on, effect, effectuate, engender, generate, induce, invoke, make, occasion, produce, prompt, result (in), spawn, translate (into), work, yield, bring forth, give rise to
    related: conduce (to), contribute (to), decide, determine, begin, establish, father, found, inaugurate, initiate, innovate, institute, introduce, launch, pioneer, set, set up, start, advance, cultivate, develop, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote, enact, render, turn out
    near: impede, limit, restrict, clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, dampen, put down, quash, quell, repress, smother, squash, squelch, stifle, subdue, suppress, arrest, check, control, curb, inhibit, rein (in), restrain, retard, can (slang), kill, snuff (out), still, abolish, demolish, destroy, extinguish, liquidate, quench

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Catalyze

The most common words with a similar meaning to Catalyze:

beget, breed, bring, bring about, bring on, cause, create, do, draw on, effect, effectuate, engender, generate, induce, invoke, make, occasion, produce, prompt, result (in), spawn, translate (into), work, yield, bring forth, give rise to

Related Words for Catalyze

conduce (to), contribute (to), decide, determine, begin, establish, father, found, inaugurate, initiate, innovate, institute, introduce, launch, pioneer, set, set up, start, advance, cultivate, develop, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote, enact, render

Near Antonyms of Catalyze

impede, limit, restrict, clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, dampen, put down, quash, quell, repress, smother, squash, squelch, stifle, subdue, suppress, arrest, check, control, curb, inhibit, rein (in), restrain, retard, can, kill, snuff (out), still, abolish

Word Forms of Catalyze

Inflections: catalyzed, catalyzing

Derived words: catalyzer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Catalyze

First known use: 1890

Frequently Asked Questions about Catalyze

What does "Catalyze" mean?

"Catalyze" means to bring about the catalysis of (a chemical reaction). As a verb, it is defined as: to bring about the catalysis of (a chemical reaction).

What is another word for "Catalyze"?

Other words for "Catalyze" include beget, breed, bring, bring about, bring on, cause, create and do. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Catalyze" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Catalyze"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Catalyze". Common alternatives include beget, breed, bring, bring about, bring on, cause, create, do, draw on and effect.

How do you use "Catalyze" in a sentence?

Examples of "Catalyze" in a sentence: "a reinstitution of the draft would catalyze protests around the country".

Is "Catalyze" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Catalyze" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Catalyze"?

"Catalyze" is pronounced /ˈka-tə-ˌlīz/ and divided into syllables as cat·a·lyze.

What is the origin of the word "Catalyze"?

First known use: 1890.

What is another word for "Catalyze" meaning "to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)"?

When "Catalyze" (verb) means to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind), synonyms include beget, breed, bring, bring about, bring on and cause.