ANALYSE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'analyze' distinct from other similar verbs?

The words break down and dissect are common synonyms of analyze . While all three words mean "to divide a complex whole into its parts or elements," analyze suggests separating or distinguishing the component parts of something (such as a substance, a process, a situation) so as to discover its true nature or inner relationships. // analyzed the collected data

Q: In what contexts can 'break down' take the place of 'analyze'?

The meanings of break down and analyze largely overlap; however, break down implies a reducing to simpler parts or divisions. // break down the budget

Q: When is it sensible to use 'dissect' instead of 'analyze'?

In some situations, the words dissect and analyze are roughly equivalent. However, dissect suggests a searching analysis by laying bare parts or pieces for individual scrutiny. // commentators dissected every word of the speech

analyze

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ˈa-nə-ˌlīz

Definition of analyze

as in to dissect

to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships analyze the park's ecosystem before deciding whether hunting should be allowed

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How is the word analyze distinct from other similar verbs?

The words break down and dissect are common synonyms of analyze. While all three words mean "to divide a complex whole into its parts or elements," analyze suggests separating or distinguishing the component parts of something (such as a substance, a process, a situation) so as to discover its true nature or inner relationships.

analyzed the collected data

In what contexts can break down take the place of analyze?

The meanings of break down and analyze largely overlap; however, break down implies a reducing to simpler parts or divisions.

break down the budget

When is it sensible to use dissect instead of analyze?

In some situations, the words dissect and analyze are roughly equivalent. However, dissect suggests a searching analysis by laying bare parts or pieces for individual scrutiny.

commentators dissected every word of the speech

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Recent Examples of analyze This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans. — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 For a client who was struggling with sleep — one of the crucial elements in healthy aging — Bordier swept in and analyzed the perimenopausal woman’s bedroom. — Mark Ellwood, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 Neither study analyzed survival beyond hospital discharge or nonfatal outcomes. — Cal Chengqi Fang, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 On The Fringe analyzes the biggest topics in golf during the season. — ABC News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for analyze

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Join forces and sign up for our subscriber-exclusive newsletter dissecting House of the Dragon season three.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
From the frantic frenzy surrounding royal nuptials to the way the internet dissected every possible clue from Zendaya and Tom Holland before they were revealed to have officially tied the knot, weddings like these are a cultural event.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Definition of dissect

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Apple examines each application and each update of every third-party app, and if these don’t meet Apple’s definition of acceptable, then they are not allowed to be installed.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
These agencies examine the water in comparison to contamination thresholds to determine if the area is swimmable.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of examine

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Vogue Business assessed the 64 shows and presentations published on Vogue Runway and contacted each brand to verify the findings (brands were given 48 hours to respond).

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Professionals must actively map where their risk truly lies, assessing counterparty exposure, income correlation, and cost repricing, rather than mistaking simplicity for safety.

— Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of assess

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Cyclospora surges can be tricky to investigate, and food poisoning sources can be hard to establish.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
The deal could close as soon as July 22, though several states, including Oregon and California, are investigating whether the $111 billion transaction violates their antitrust laws.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of investigate

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The primary goal of the study is to evaluate the implant's safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetic profile, or how the drug is absorbed and released in the body over time.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 11 July 2026
The discussion explores different levels of care, including in-home support, assisted living, and memory care while offering guidance on evaluating care needs, lifestyle preferences, and long-term planning.

— Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of evaluate

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Brown served as a Navy pilot with more than 100 combat missions in Vietnam, and he was recently diagnosed with a debilitating disease for which the Department of Veterans Affairs has approved benefits, his defense attorney wrote.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
In patients with positive results, primary care doctors were less likely to diagnose Alzheimer’s at the time of the visit, preferring to refer patients with worrisome results to specialists for further examination.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

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