harmonize

verb

har·​mo·​nize ˈhär-mə-ˌnīz How to pronounce harmonize (audio)
harmonized; harmonizing
Synonyms of harmonizenext

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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Commit to the connections that have potential as the Sagittarius moon harmonizes with Saturn. Usa Today, USA Today, 27 June 2026 On July 3, Mars will meet unpredictable Uranus in Gemini and then harmonize with Neptune in Aries on July 4. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Designed by quietly visionary Kyoto architect Shiro Miura of Rokukaku-ya studio, the village-like composition echoes ancient Japanese Jomon settlements, with architecture gently harmonized with nature. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 The willful Sun harmonizes with Chiron, offering opportunities for growth in your 9th House of Learning, encouraging questions and practical wisdom that make big ideas workable. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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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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