analyze — To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or discover more about it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or discover more about it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈænəˌlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- The fortune teller claimed she could analyze your future by looking at your palm, but I think she just needs to analyze her career choices!
- My mom can analyze my mood just by looking at how I eat my breakfast - mothers have supernatural powers!
- The marketing team will analyze consumer behavior to develop a new advertising strategy.
analyze
VERB[/ˈænəˌlaɪz/]
To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or discover more about it
The scientist analyzed the data to discover patterns in the experiment.
The detective analyzed every clue with sharp eyes before making a conclusion. (A CLUE + EYES → look closely at clues to understand something)
The student analyzed the report, realized the main idea, and summarized it clearly.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'analyser', which comes from Greek 'analysis' meaning 'a breaking up' or 'dissolution', derived from 'ana-' (up, back) and 'lysis' (loosening, breaking).
Breakdown
ana- (up, back) + lysis (loosening, breaking) + -ize (verb suffix meaning 'to make or perform') = analyze
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“We need to analyze the survey data carefully.”
“The detective analyzed the evidence carefully.”
“Let's analyze the situation before making a decision.”
“The researchers will analyze the test results next week.”
“We must thoroughly analyze all possible outcomes.”
📝Examples
“The fortune teller claimed she could analyze your future by looking at your palm, but I think she just needs to analyze her career choices!”
“My mom can analyze my mood just by looking at how I eat my breakfast - mothers have supernatural powers!”
“The marketing team will analyze consumer behavior to develop a new advertising strategy.”
“Students must analyze primary sources to write a compelling history essay.”
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