harmonize

especially British, har·mo·nise

[hahr-muh-nahyz]

verb (used with object)

harmonized, harmonizing 

1. to bring into harmony, accord, or agreement.

   to harmonize one's views with the new situation.

   Synonyms: compose, reconcile

2. Music.,  to accompany with appropriate harmony.

verb (used without object)

harmonized, harmonizing 

1. to be in agreement in action, sense, or feeling.

   Though of different political parties, all the delegates harmonized on civil rights.

   Synonyms: accord, agree

2. to sing in harmony.

harmonize

/ ˈhɑːməˌnaɪz /

verb

1. to make or become harmonious

2. (tr) music to provide a harmony for (a melody, tune, etc)

3. (intr) to sing in harmony, as with other singers

4. to collate parallel narratives

Other Word Forms

• harmonizable adjective
• harmonization noun
• harmonizer noun
• reharmonize verb (used with object)
• unharmonize verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of harmonize¹

First recorded in 1475–85; late Middle English, also armonise, from Middle French harmoniser, equivalent to harmonie + -iser, verb suffix; harmony, -ize

Example Sentences

“Reforms such as harmonizing VAT rules or establishing a common consolidated corporate tax base remain stuck because of national vetoes, leaving firms to navigate a maze of fragmented tax regimes,” she said.

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“She said, ‘Well, how can we harmonize if you keep changing the melody?’

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Mr. and Mrs. Choi clutch their chests and let out a harmonized “Aww.”

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Tony Xu, DoorDash’s chief executive, said during the company’s earnings call on Wednesday that the planned investments would help harmonize its tech infrastructure, after bringing those other delivery platforms under its wing.

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But when lightning strikes, and water, oats and salt harmonize in just the right combination of color, consistency and flavor, it can be a thing of beauty, aficionados say.

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Related Words

• adjust 
• cooperate 
• coordinate 
• correspond 
• integrate 
• match 
• reconcile 
• unify