harmonize

CEFRC1

/ˈhɑː.mə.naɪz/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To agree or work well together.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To play or sing in harmony.

Examples

  • Such language doesn't harmonize with his character.

  • You should harmonize your ambitions with your abilities.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To provide parts to.

  2. To be in harmonious agreement.

  3. To bring things into harmony, or to make things compatible; to reconcile; juggle.

More examples

In context

  • This explanation of the clan totem harmonizes with the supposed effect of killing one of the totem species.

  • Late-night disruptions from the previous club repeatedly plagued the neighborhood. Mindful of this experience, we have been anxious to facilitate a new use for the building which would harmonize with the residential character of the area.

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Origin

verb

From French harmoniser. By surface analysis, harmony + -ize.