harmonize
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to make or become harmonious
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(tr) music to provide a harmony for (a melody, tune, etc)
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(intr) to sing in harmony, as with other singers
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to collate parallel narratives
Other Word Forms
- harmonizable adjective
- harmonization noun
- harmonizer noun
- reharmonize verb (used with object)
- unharmonize verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of harmonize
First recorded in 1475–85; late Middle English, also armonise, from Middle French harmoniser, equivalent to harmonie + -iser, verb suffix; harmony, -ize
Example Sentences
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The eurozone’s final harmonized CPI data for November is scheduled for Wednesday.
“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.
“She said, ‘Well, how can we harmonize if you keep changing the melody?’
From Los Angeles Times
His tuneful whistle echoes through the corridor, harmonizing with itself before fading into silence.
From Literature
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.
From MarketWatch
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