harmonize
🇺🇸 /ˈhɑrməˌnaɪz/
📖 Definitions
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verb
To combine or arrange musical notes into chords so as to produce a pleasing or consonant effect.; To be in agreement or accord; to be consistent or compatible with something.; To bring into agreement, consistency, or compatibility; to make different elements work together smoothly.; To sing or play in harmony; to produce musical harmony with another voice or instrument.; To reconcile or resolve differences between opposing views, accounts, or statements.; To standardize or align policies, laws, or procedures across different jurisdictions or organizations.
🔗 Details
Word forms
3rd sing.: harmonizes
Past: harmonized
Past part.: harmonized
Pres part.: harmonizing
Collocations
harmonize withharmonize standardsharmonize regulationsharmonize policiesharmonize laws
Derivatives
harmonyharmoniousharmoniouslyharmonizationharmonizerharmonicharmonica
Synonyms
coordinatealignsynchronizereconcileintegrateattune
Antonyms
clashconflictdiscord
Commonly confused
harmonise
EN: 'Harmonise' is the British English spelling; 'harmonize' is the American English spelling. Both are correct in their respective varieties.
harmony
EN: 'Harmony' is the noun (the state of agreement or pleasing combination); 'harmonize' is the verb (the act of bringing things into harmony).
Spelling tips
EN: Remember the 'o' before 'nize': har-mo-nize, not 'harminize'. Also note the z/s distinction between American and British English.
💬 Examples
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The choir members harmonized beautifully during the final verse of the hymn.
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The new building's design harmonizes with the surrounding historic architecture.
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The committee worked to harmonize the conflicting regulations across the various departments.
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She harmonized with her brother on the chorus while he played the melody on guitar.
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Scholars have attempted to harmonize the two ancient texts that seem to contradict each other.
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The European Union has sought to harmonize tax policies among its member states.