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Proportion (Verb)

Adjust in size relative to other things.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Give pleasant proportions to; "harmonize a building with those surrounding it".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The architects proportion the height of the building to blend in with the adjacent structures.
The design team took careful consideration to proportion the new extension with the original house.
To balance the overall aesthetic, the landscape designers proportion the garden features to match the mansion.
The city planners worked together to proportion the mixed-use development in harmony with the surrounding historic district.
In order to maintain the area's charm, the engineers made sure to proportion the construction project with the existing neighborhood architecture.