Catalyse
verb
To speed up a process, or make a process happen faster.
Enzymes catalyse chemical reactions in the body.
Often appears as...
- catalyse a reaction
- catalyse change
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Formal
verb
To cause a significant change or action that may lead to a start of a process.
His speech catalysed the revolution.
Often appears as...
- catalyse an event
- catalyse action
Usage tips
Formal
verb
In chemistry, to cause or accelerate a chemical reaction by acting as a catalyst.
The enzyme will catalyse the reaction, changing the substrate into product.
Often appears as...
- catalyse a reaction
- catalyse a hydrogenation
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To speed up a process, or make a process happen faster.
Enzymes catalyse chemical reactions in the body.
Often appears as...
- catalyse a reaction
- catalyse change
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To cause a significant change or action that may lead to a start of a process.
His speech catalysed the revolution.
Often appears as...
- catalyse an event
- catalyse action
Usage tips
Formal
verb
In chemistry, to cause or accelerate a chemical reaction by acting as a catalyst.
The enzyme will catalyse the reaction, changing the substrate into product.
Often appears as...
- catalyse a reaction
- catalyse a hydrogenation
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Enhancement
Used to imply something is made quicker, not started from scratch.
The new policy catalysed the development of renewable energy projects.
Pro Tip 2/3Process Focused
Emphasize existing processes accelerating, not creating new ones.
Her groundbreaking research catalysed the quest for a cure.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Often used to indicate a desirable acceleration or improvement.
The innovation catalysed company growth exponentially.
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Enhancement
Used to imply something is made quicker, not started from scratch.
The new policy catalysed the development of renewable energy projects.
Pro Tip 2/3Process Focused
Emphasize existing processes accelerating, not creating new ones.
Her groundbreaking research catalysed the quest for a cure.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Often used to indicate a desirable acceleration or improvement.
The innovation catalysed company growth exponentially.
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Enhancement
Used to imply something is made quicker, not started from scratch.
The new policy catalysed the development of renewable energy projects.
Pro Tip 2/3Process Focused
Emphasize existing processes accelerating, not creating new ones.
Her groundbreaking research catalysed the quest for a cure.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Often used to indicate a desirable acceleration or improvement.
The innovation catalysed company growth exponentially.
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Quote examples
Arancha Gonzalez
Spanish Economist
I have been talking to trade ministers in various countries who all say that gender inclusivity is important to them. We need to make this importance visible to the rest of the world and catalyse action towards more inclusive trade.
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Jochen Zeitz
German Businessman
The B Team can catalyse initiatives.
Quote examples
Arancha Gonzalez
Spanish Economist
I have been talking to trade ministers in various countries who all say that gender inclusivity is important to them. We need to make this importance visible to the rest of the world and catalyse action towards more inclusive trade.
Quote examples
Jochen Zeitz
German Businessman
The B Team can catalyse initiatives.
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