Catalyze

Pronunciation: /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

Catalyze (verb)

  1. To cause something to happen or change more quickly.
  2. To start a process or reaction, especially in chemistry.

Examples

  • The new policy can catalyze significant improvements in the community.
  • The initiative aims to catalyze a new era of innovation.

Common collocations: catalyze change, catalyze growth, catalyze action, catalyze discussion

Synonyms of Catalyze

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Catalyze

  • to slow down or prevent a process
  • to obstruct or hinder progress