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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With the sun harmonizing with Saturn retrograde, this astrological synergy can be equally empowering and illuminating. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Sculptures by Fernando Botero, Jaume Plensa, and Marc Quinn are set against the resort’s tropical gardens, each piece chosen to bring a distinct presence that both stands alone and harmonizes with the lush surroundings. Laura Parker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Many of them involve harmonizing with Music City stars like Emmylou Harris and Vince Gill. Axios Nashville, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024 Then, Venus harmonizes with Mars in Cancer on October 8, boosting our creativity and bringing compassion to our relationships. Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 20 Sep. 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 19 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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