Antonyms for catalyze


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kat-l-ahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæt lˌaɪz


Definition of catalyze

Origin :
  • 1890, back-formation from catalysis on model of analyze/analysis. Related: Catalyzed; catalyzing. Probably influenced by French catalyser (1842).
  • As in mobilize : verb ready for action, movement
  • As in leaven : verb raise
  • As in militarize : verb convert for military use
Example sentences :
  • Cam's feverish brain had figured out a host of effects to catalyze the audience reaction.
  • Extract from : « Telempathy » by Vance Simonds

Synonyms for catalyze

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