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 Garcia grew up surrounded by music, singing and harmonizing with her family. Jon Pareles, New York Times, 3 June 2024 Listening to his younger self harmonizing with his old friends and cousins — including Carl Wilson, who died of cancer in 1998 — evoked a sense of wonder. Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024 Key questions remain: How to harmonize regulation, restore confidence in energy supplies, remove the most immediate barriers to investment, and facilitate access to capital. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 30 May 2024 More importantly, in the world of astrology, when considering the lighter and darker attributes of your zodiac sign, the right crystal can help balance and harmonize these aspects, contributing to your personal growth and development. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 27 May 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 12 Jun. 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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