verb

harmonize

HAH-muh-nyz

Harmonize (verb) means to make things agree or fit together smoothly. Example: “The new policy harmonizes safety rules across all EU countries.”

verb

To make things agree or fit together smoothly.

"The new policy harmonizes safety rules across all EU countries."

"They spent weeks trying to harmonize the two companies' accounting systems."

To sing or play notes that combine pleasingly with a melody.

"The backup singers harmonized beautifully with the lead vocal."

"He can harmonize on almost any song by ear."

How to use harmonize

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo bring things into agreement — used both for making rules/systems consistent and for singing matching notes.

UK vs US

British English also spells it "harmonise."

Common pairings

harmonize regulations harmonize with sing in harmony

Word forms

harmonized past tense, harmonizes singular

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Etymology

From French harmoniser, built on harmony plus the verb-forming suffix -ize.

Origin: French

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for harmonize

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Frequently asked questions

What does “harmonize” mean?

The word “harmonize” means to make things agree or fit together smoothly. In plain terms, to bring things into agreement — used both for making rules/systems consistent and for singing matching notes.

How do you pronounce “harmonize”?

“Harmonize” is pronounced HAH-muh-nyz (/ˈhɑɹ.mə.naɪz/ in IPA).

How do you use “harmonize” in a sentence?

Here is “harmonize” used in a sentence: “The new policy harmonizes safety rules across all EU countries.”

What part of speech is “harmonize”?

“Harmonize” is a verb.

Where does the word “harmonize” come from?

The word “harmonize” comes from French. From French harmoniser, built on harmony plus the verb-forming suffix -ize.

How many meanings does “harmonize” have?

“Harmonize” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make things agree or fit together smoothly.

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