harmonize

verb

har·​mo·​nize ˈhär-mə-ˌnīz How to pronounce harmonize (audio)
harmonized; harmonizing

intransitive verb

1
: to play or sing in harmony
2
: to be in harmony

transitive verb

1
: to bring into consonance or accord
2
: to provide or accompany with harmony
harmonization noun
harmonizer noun

Examples of harmonize in a Sentence

A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner. Their beliefs did not always harmonize. The singers harmonized their voices beautifully. a recipe that harmonizes flavors from different parts of the world The background music is not harmonized with the action on-screen.
Recent Examples on the Web That framework is arguably ill-suited for a class action that tries to harmonize the degree of financial injury. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Sep. 2024 The artistry involved in reshaping a nose to harmonize with the rest of the face while maintaining or improving its function requires an acute understanding of the interplay between these factors. Lara Devgan, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 The sun will harmonize with Uranus shortly after, inspiring the urge to think outside the box and experiment in the workplace. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024 The rest of Romance: Untold builds upon 2021’s Dimension: Dilemma and the projects released in between, thanks largely to the strengthened chemistry between the members, who harmonize, belt, dip into falsetto and softly intone with impressive dexterity. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for harmonize 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of harmonize was in the 15th century

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“Harmonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmonize. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

harmonize

verb
har·​mo·​nize ˈhär-mə-ˌnīz How to pronounce harmonize (audio)
harmonized; harmonizing
1
: to play or sing in harmony
2
: to be in harmony
3
: to bring into harmony
4
: to provide or accompany with harmony
harmonization noun
harmonizer noun

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