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 Slapping each of their bobbing heads, the Toads begin to shout, then harmonize. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024 Energy flows where attention goes as Venus and Jupiter harmonize. USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2024 Up front, the barley and the sherry provide the dominant notes of dark fruit, clove, and roasted nuts, while the rye spice makes its presence felt on the back of the tongue, harmonizing with the other flavors without overwhelming them. Tony Sachs, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 But some of the agency’s toughest critics praised its latest proposal, which would harmonize federal vehicle safety standards with global standards. Joel Rose, NPR, 9 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 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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