harmonize

verb

har·​mo·​nize ˈhär-mə-ˌnīz How to pronounce harmonize (audio)
harmonized; harmonizing
Synonyms of harmonizenext

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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Then on May 1, amid the full moon in Scorpio, Venus will harmonize with Saturn in Aries, presenting the opportunity for something fun and thought-provoking to become real. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 The brand-new 25,000-square-foot Lévé Wellness Center and Spa is a spectacular addition to a resort built to harmonize with nature. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026 And the two stars, who at first seem to be playing in different registers with O’Hara launching her punchlines towards the balcony and Byrne aiming for the second row, harmonize to deliver a master class in physical comedy. Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026 As the Taurus moon harmonizes with Jupiter, you're invited to take a load off. Usa Today, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 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.grautoblog.com/dictionary/harmonize. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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