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harmonize

Syllabification: (har·mo·nize)
Pronunciation: /ˈhärməˌnīz/

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Definition of harmonize

verb

[with object]
  • add notes to (a melody) to produce harmony.
  • [no object] sing in harmony:she scats and harmonizes simultaneously
  • [no object] produce a pleasing visual combination:the containers harmonize in color, texture, and shape with the flowers they display
  • make consistent:the economic group founded to harmonize national development plans

Derivatives

harmonization

Pronunciation: /ˌhärmənəˈzāSHən/

noun

Origin:

late 15th century (in the sense 'sing or play in harmony'): from French harmoniser, from harmonie (see harmony)

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