Harmonize (Verb)
Meaning 1
Go together; "The colors don't harmonize"; "Their ideas concorded".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 2
Bring (several things) into consonance or relate harmoniously; "harmonize the different interests".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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- The different departments will work together to harmonize the company's policies and ensure a cohesive strategy.
- The government's goal is to harmonize the national and local laws in order to create a more efficient system.
- The scientists will attempt to harmonize the results from the different studies to reach a more accurate conclusion.
- The organization aims to harmonize the economic and social interests of its members.
- The teacher tried to harmonize the personalities and skills of the students to create a productive and cooperative team environment.
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Meaning 3
Sing or play in harmony.
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 4
Bring into consonance or accord; "harmonize one's goals with one's abilities".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 5
Bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing.
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 6
Write a harmony for.
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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- She spent the evening trying to harmonize the guitar part for their band's new song.
- After several rehearsals, the choir finally learned to harmonize the complex chord progression.
- The producer worked closely with the singer to harmonize the backing vocals for the hit single.
- To create a rich sound, the arranger chose to harmonize the piano part with the strings.
- The composer's goal was to harmonize the different melodic lines in the finale of the symphony.