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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When experts moved to harmonize the country’s vaccine schedules in the 1990s, the recent outbreak had laid out the stakes and benefits of synchronization clearly. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025 Get the recipe > The mellow sweetness of summer corn and lobster meat harmonize beautifully in this ultimate summer soup. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025 Superconscious leadership offers a clear and practical path forward that begins with mastering yourself by learning to harmonize the body, mind and spirit and creating cultures where others can thrive. Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Jupiter will eventually harmonize with the North Node of Fate this month, suggesting that your investments are up for review, whether that’s letting go of an attachment to the past or accepting support from significant others. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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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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