catalyzing
Setting things off
Catalyzing is speeding up or triggering a process, from the chemistry term for substances that accelerate reactions without being consumed.
The word usually describes setting change in motion: The scandal catalyzed reform efforts, Her speech catalyzed the movement.
Unlike simply causing something, catalyzing emphasizes that the agent enables rather than directly produces the result.
Making progress faster
- hasteningCausing to occur sooner
- quickeningFirst felt fetal movement
- fast-trackingAccelerating a procedure's timeline
- speedingExceeding posted velocity limits
propelling · advancing · facilitating · stimulating · driving · spurring · boosting · energizing
Causing or bringing about
- provokingCausing a reaction
- promptingGiving reminders to continue
- generatingCreating or making
- elicitingDrawing out responses
inciting · instigating · precipitating · sparking · kindling · igniting · stirring · arousing
Emitting small flames
- ignitingCausing to burn
- kindlingMaterial for starting fires
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
- inspiringEvoking enthusiasm or drive
motivating · energizing · galvanizing · electrifying · invigorating · animating · enlivening · rousing
Protein that hastens reactions
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- activationSetting into operation
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
kinetics · cofactor · active site · inhibitor · proteins · chemical reaction · reagent · oxidation
To make different
- reformImprove by correcting faults
- shiftMovement or work period
- evolutionSpecies changing over generations
- progressMovement toward improvement
metamorphosis · conversion · transition · restructuring · renewal · revolution · breakthrough · upheaval
expediting
Making progress faster
- hasteningCausing to occur sooner
- quickeningFirst felt fetal movement
- fast-trackingAccelerating a procedure's timeline
speeding · propelling · advancing · facilitating · stimulating · driving · spurring · boosting · energizing · galvanizing
inducing
Causing or bringing about
- provokingCausing a reaction
- promptingGiving reminders to continue
- generatingCreating or making
eliciting · inciting · instigating · precipitating · sparking · kindling · igniting · stirring · arousing · awakening
sparking
Emitting small flames
inspiring · motivating · energizing · galvanizing · electrifying · invigorating · animating · enlivening · rousing · stirring
enzyme
Protein that hastens reactions
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- activationSetting into operation
metabolism · kinetics · cofactor · active site · inhibitor · proteins · chemical reaction · reagent · oxidation · reduction
change
To make different
- reformImprove by correcting faults
- shiftMovement or work period
- evolutionSpecies changing over generations
progress · metamorphosis · conversion · transition · restructuring · renewal · revolution · breakthrough · upheaval · disruption
- growthgrowth, grow, growing, growth rate, increase
catalyzinginhibiting
Preventing or slowing action
retarding · slowing · decelerating · impeding · hindering
catalyzingpreventing
Stopping before occurrence
blocking · stopping · stifling · suppressing · halting
catalyzingdoing nothing
Absence of activity
standing by · leaving alone · abstaining · neglecting · ignoring
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