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.
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The readings are harmonized to ensure comparability across the euro area. Sophie Kiderlin,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024 Brands must therefore consider how to harmonize these two worlds to foster meaningful engagement. Esade Business & Law School, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Seeing these icons harmonize, sharing the same stage in a spirit of praise and fellowship, was a moment that defies simple description. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024 As Venus harmonizes with mystical Neptune, believe that anything is possible. USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for harmonize 

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 8 Nov. 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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