harmonize
UK: ˈhɑː.mə.naɪz | US: ˈhɑːr.mə.naɪz
vt. to bring into harmony or agreement
vi. to sing or play in musical harmony
vt. to adapt or adjust to blend smoothly
harmonize = harmon<harmony> + ize<verb suffix>
- harmon: Derived from Greek harmonia (joint, agreement, musical concord), via Latin harmonia. In English, it retains the core meaning of balance or pleasing arrangement.
- ize: A verb-forming suffix from Greek -izein, indicating "to make" or "to become."
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Greek harmonia, reflecting the ancient concept of unity in music and relationships. The suffix -ize was added in Late Middle English to create an action verb, turning the abstract noun "harmony" into "to harmonize"—literally "to make harmonious." This mirrors the word’s dual focus on musical blending and figurative reconciliation.
The choir worked hard to harmonize their voices for the concert.
The new policy aims to harmonize regulations across borders.
The colors in the painting harmonize beautifully.
They struggled to harmonize their conflicting schedules.
The software update will harmonize the system’s performance.