symphonize

verb, transitive + intransitive

sym·​pho·​nize ˈsim(p)-fə-ˌnīz 

variants also British symphonise

symphonized; symphonizing; symphonizes

1

intransitive : accord, agree, harmonize

2

intransitive archaic : to harmonize with other musicians

3

: to arrange (music) for orchestra

several attempts to symphonize this jazz standard

Word History

Etymology

symphony + -ize

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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