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 As the moon and Saturn harmonize, discuss your future. USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024 As fans are well aware, this won’t be the first time the Grammy winners have harmonized. Shania Russell, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2024 Doubling-down is their presence and singing in the many ensemble numbers, the harmonizing quintet of strong voices something to hear. Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 29 Jan. 2024 More sophisticated beamforming can involve sending the same signals from multiple antennas so that the signal’s reinforce each other, a bit like when sound waves harmonize. IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2024 As the sun and Jupiter harmonize, let your dollar circulate. USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024 Unifying and harmonizing rules of origin across the United States’ Western Hemisphere free-trade agreements would reduce costs. Shannon K. O’Neil, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024 The secret lies in harmonizing these elements by allowing passion to provide the drive while prudence steers with calculated precision. Somdutta Singh, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Consider the possibilities as Mars and Jupiter harmonize. USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 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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