[syn: harmonize, harmonise, chord]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Harmonize \Har"mo*nize\ (h[aum]r"m[-o]*n[imac]z), v. i. [imp. &
p. p. Harmonized (-n[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n.
Harmonizing (-n[imac]"z[i^]ng).] [Cf. F. harmoniser. ]
1. To agree in action, adaptation, or effect on the mind; to
agree in sense or purport; as, the parts of a mechanism
harmonize.
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2. To be in peace and friendship, as individuals, families,
or public organizations.
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3. To agree in vocal or musical effect; to form a concord;
as, the tones harmonize perfectly.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Harmonize \Har"mo*nize\, v. t.
1. To adjust in fit proportions; to cause to agree; to show
the agreement of; to reconcile the apparent contradiction
of.
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2. (Mus.) To accompany with harmony; to provide with parts,
as an air, or melody.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
harmonize
v 1: go together; "The colors don't harmonize"; "Their ideas
concorded" [syn: harmonize, harmonise, consort,
accord, concord, fit in, agree]
2: write a harmony for [syn: harmonize, harmonise]
3: sing or play in harmony [syn: harmonize, harmonise]
4: bring (several things) into consonance or relate
harmoniously; "harmonize the different interests" [syn:
harmonize, harmonise]
5: bring into consonance or accord; "harmonize one's goals with
one's abilities" [syn: harmonize, harmonise, reconcile]
6: bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music
or singing [syn: harmonize, harmonise, chord]