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Meaning of 'harmonize' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Harmonize [ v. i.]
- To agree in action, adaptation, or effect on the mind; to agree in sense or purport; as, the parts of a mechanism harmonize.
- To be in peace and friendship, as individuals, families, or public organizations.
- To agree in vocal or musical effect; to form a concord; as, the tones harmonize perfectly.
2 . Harmonize [ v. t.]
- To adjust in fit proportions; to cause to agree; to show the agreement of; to reconcile the apparent contradiction of.
- To accompany with harmony; to provide with parts, as an air, or melody.

Meaning of 'harmonize' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . harmonize [ v]
Meaning (1):
- bring into consonance or accord
Example in sentence:
  • harmonize one's goals with one's abilities
Meaning (2):
- bring (several things) into consonance or relate harmoniously
Example in sentence:
  • harmonize the different interests
Meaning (3):
- go together
Example in sentence:
  • The colors don't harmonize;
  • Their ideas concorded

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