CATALYZE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CATALYZE?

Need another word that means the same as “catalyze”? Find 1 synonym and 30 related words for “catalyze” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Catalyze” are: catalyse

Catalyze as a Verb

Definitions of "Catalyze" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “catalyze” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Change by catalysis or cause to catalyze.

Synonyms of "Catalyze" as a verb (1 Word)

catalyse

Cause or accelerate (a reaction) by acting as a catalyst. The introduction of the canal and the railway catalysed the city s industrial growth.

Associations of "Catalyze" (30 Words)

animate	Alive or having life. Prometheus stole fire from heaven to animate his clay men.
biochemical	A biochemical substance.
catalyst	A person or thing that precipitates an event. The invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country.
elate	In high spirits; exultant or proud. Their elate and animated faces.
encourage	Contribute to the progress or growth of. Pupils are encouraged to be creative.
enliven	Make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing. The visit had clearly enlivened my mother.
exhort	Force or impel in an indicated direction. Come on you guys exhorted Linda.
experimentation	The action or process of trying out new ideas, methods, or activities. Experimentation on the brain and the nerves.
facilitative	Freeing from difficulty or impediment. Facilitative changes in the economic structure.
hearten	Give encouragement to. She was heartened to observe that the effect was faintly comic.
incite	Give an incentive for action. He incited loyal subjects to rebellion.
inflame	Become inflamed get sore. His throat inflamed.
influence	Shape or influence give direction to. Used her parents influence to get the job.
infuse	(of tea, herbs, etc.) release flavour or healing properties while being soaked. Some physiologists infuses sugar solutions into the veins of animals.
inspire	Fill with revolutionary ideas. Their past record does not inspire confidence.
inspiring	Having the effect of inspiring someone. The scenery is not very inspiring.
instigate	Incite someone to do something, especially something bad. They instigated a reign of terror.
instill	Produce or try to produce a vivid impression of. Her presence instilled faith into the children.
invigorate	Impart vigor, strength, or vitality to. The cold water invigorated him.
invoke	Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic. The antiquated defence of insanity is rarely invoked in England.
motivate	Give an incentive for action. He was primarily motivated by the desire for profit.
motivation	Desire or willingness to do something; enthusiasm. Keep staff up to date and maintain interest and motivation.
provocation	Action or speech held to be likely to prompt physical retaliation. Twenty patients had a high increase of serum gastrin after provocation with secretin.
provoke	Evoke or provoke to appear or occur. The decision provoked a storm of protest from civil rights organizations.
spur	Strike with a spur. Spur horses.
stimulate	Stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of. The women are given fertility drugs to stimulate their ovaries.
stimulating	Making lively and cheerful. A rich and stimulating working environment.
stimulation	The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement. Lack of intellectual stimulation.
titillate	Touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements. The press are paid to titillate the public.
urge	Encourage someone to continue or succeed. He urged her to come and stay with us.