harmonize

Verb
Synonyms: harmoniseconsortaccordconcordfit inagreereconcilechord

WordNet 3.0

Verb (6)

  1. go together“The colors don't harmonize”“Their ideas concorded”Synonyms: harmoniseconsortaccordconcordfit inagree
  2. write a harmony forSynonyms: harmonise
  3. sing or play in harmonySynonyms: harmonise
  4. bring (several things) into consonance or relate harmoniously“harmonize the different interests”Synonyms: harmonise
  5. bring into consonance or accord“harmonize one's goals with one's abilities”Synonyms: harmonisereconcile
  6. bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singingSynonyms: harmonisechord
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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. [1913 Webster]

2.To be in peace and friendship, as individuals, families, or public organizations. [1913 Webster]

3.To agree in vocal or musical effect; to form a concord; as, the tones harmonize perfectly. [1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

2.(Mus.) To accompany with harmony; to provide with parts, as an air, or melody. [1913 Webster]

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