synchronize
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsɪŋkrənaɪz/
KK: /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnaɪz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To happen or operate at the same time or in a coordinated way.
Example
The dancers synchronized their movements perfectly during the performance.
Tense Forms
Past: synchronized
Past Participle: synchronized
Conversation
Did you notice how our watches synchronize perfectly when we travel together?
Yeah, it’s so convenient!
It makes planning activities much easier when they synchronize.
Absolutely! We should always set them at the same time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
coincide
concur
harmonize
Antonyms
diverge
disagree
differ
transitive verb
Definition
To make things happen at the same time or to match in time, especially in events or actions.
Example
We need to synchronize our schedules to meet for the project.
Tense Forms
Past: synchronized
Past Participle: synchronized
Conversation
Did you remember to synchronize your phone with the computer?
Oh no, I completely forgot about that!
It's really helpful to keep everything updated at the same time.
Root Explanation
Synchronize → It is formed from "syn-" (meaning together) and "chronos" (meaning time). The word describes the act of causing events to occur at the same time or in harmony with one another.
Memory Tip
Think of events happening 'together' ('syn-') in 'time' ('chronos') — that's why synchronize means to make things happen at the same time.
Visually Confused Words
unsynchronized
isochronize
anachronize
syntonize
synthroni