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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Limited to 500 pieces, this watch features a burgundy dial that harmonizes beautifully with the golden moon phase display. Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 While some have been playing nice with senators to win confirmation, others have had to harmonize with Trump himself. Zachary Basu, Axios, 12 Jan. 2025 Someone wants you on their side as the sun and Saturn harmonize! USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025 Big Star itself has become a readymade part of rock’s usable past—but only as a caricature, a band harmonizing on nostalgic love songs. Mitch Therieau, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 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 23 Jan. 2025.

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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