Synonyms of analyze

analyze

verb

ˈa-nə-ˌlīz 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissect
• examine
• assess
• investigate
• evaluate
• diagnose
• cut
• deconstruct
• divide
• inspect
• anatomize
• assay
• scrutinize
• classify
• break down
• categorize
• tabulate
• codify
• reduce
• index
• arrange
• catalog
• subdivide
• order
• enumerate
• sort
• segment
• separate
• schematize
• diagram
• assort

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• integrate
• synthesize
• consolidate
• aggregate
• assimilate
• unify
• coalesce
• conglomerate
• amalgamate
• agglomerate

Synonym Chooser

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of analyze

This type of study combines and analyzes results from multiple previous investigations — in this case four observational studies that included nearly 37,000 pregnancies. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Apr. 2026

Each year, the lab’s scientists analyze roughly 6,000 plants and 5,000 soil samples from farmers. —Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026

Doctors diagnosed it by doing a lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, to analyze their cerebrospinal fluid. —Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026

The Washington Post analyzed the 35,000 or so comments to the commission and found that 97% were critical of the plans for the ballroom. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026