harmonize (v.)

late 15c., "play or sing in harmony," from French harmoniser (15c.), from Old French harmonie (see harmony). Meaning "be in harmony (with), go well together" is from 1620s. Transitive sense "bring into harmony" is from 1700; figurative sense "bring into agreement" is from 1767. Meaning "add harmony to (a melody)" is from 1790. Related: Harmonized; harmonizing.

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harmony (n.)

late 14c., "combination of tones pleasing to the ear," from Old French harmonie, armonie "harmony," also the name of a musical instrument (12c.), from Latin harmonia, from Greek harmonia "agreement, concord of sounds," also as a proper name, the personification of music, literally "means of joining," used of ship-planks, etc., also "settled government, order," related to harmos "fastenings of a door; joint, shoulder," from PIE ar(ə)-smo-, suffixed form of root *ar- "to fit together." Modern scientific harmony, using combinations of notes to form chords, is from 16c. Sense of "agreement of feeling, concord" is from late 14c.

harmonization (n.)

1772, noun of action from harmonize.

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Definitions of harmonize

harmonize (v.)

go together;

The colors don't harmonize

Synonyms: harmonise / consort / accord / concord / fit in / agree

harmonize (v.)

write a harmony for;

Synonyms: harmonise

harmonize (v.)

sing or play in harmony;

Synonyms: harmonise

harmonize (v.)

bring (several things) into consonance or relate harmoniously;

harmonize the different interests

Synonyms: harmonise

harmonize (v.)

bring into consonance or accord;

harmonize one's goals with one's abilities

Synonyms: harmonise / reconcile

harmonize (v.)

bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing;

Synonyms: harmonise / chord

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