Synonyms for

Analyze

Verb / ˈænʌˌlaɪz / Another word for analyze — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To examine something in detail in order to understand or explain it.

Synonyms & similar words

study examine psychoanalyze canvas canvass dissect synthesize breakdown analyse takeapart psychoanalyse examine study investigate scrutinize inspect evaluate assess review explore probe scan peruse dissect deconstruct interpret understand comprehend elucidate clarify

Synonyms by register

Formal

examine investigate scrutinize dissect

Informal

check out look into figure out break down

Literary

peruse delve into

Antonyms

synthesize combine unify integrate consolidate group summarize

Common collocations

  • analyze data
  • analyze results
  • analyze trends
  • analyze performance
  • analyze the situation
  • analyze the market
  • analyze the causes

Word family

noun analysis
verb analyze
adjective analytical
adverb analytically

Usage note

Analyze is often used in academic or scientific contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with 'analyse', which is the British English spelling.

Example sentences

  1. I will analyze the problem and come up with a solution.
  2. Scientists analyze data to understand the world around us.
  3. The detective had to analyze the clues to solve the crime.
  4. We need to analyze the results before making a decision.
  5. I have to analyze this book for my English class.

Quotes

  • We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them. - Albert Einstein
  • To analyze the charms of flowers is like dissecting music; it is one of those things which it is far better to enjoy than to attempt to understand. - Henry T. Tuckerman
  • Data beats emotions. - Sean Rad

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