symphonize

especially British, sym·pho·nise

[sim-fuh-nahyz]

verb (used without object)

symphonized, symphonizing 

1. to play or sound together harmoniously.

Other Word Forms

• symphonization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of symphonize¹

First recorded in 1485–95; symphon(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

The true force of the words is, "If two of you shall symphonize"—shall make one common sound.

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The Greek word for "agree" is symphonize, and suggests a musical harmony where chords are tuned to the same key and struck by a master hand.

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In this erotic comedy there is no action, nothing happens except at long intervals; while the orchestra never stops its garrulous symphonizing.

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V. be harmonious &c. adj.; harmonize, chime, symphonize†, transpose; put in tune, tune, accord, string.

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Related Words

• accommodate 
• assimilate 
• blend 
• combine 
• conform 
• consolidate 
• coordinate 
• desegregate 
• fuse 
• harmonize 
• incorporate 
• join 
• link 
• mesh 
• organize 
• unify 
• unite