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harmonise

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /hɑːˈmɒn.aɪz/

KK: /hɑrˈmənˌaɪz/

verb
Definition

To make different things work together in a pleasing way or to bring them into agreement.


Example

The musicians worked hard to harmonise their voices during the performance.


Tense Forms

Past: harmonised

Past Participle: harmonised


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how music can harmonise different cultures?
Sloth B
Absolutely! It's amazing how songs can bring people together.
Sloth A
Yeah, I love when artists from different backgrounds harmonise their styles.
Sloth B
Me too! It creates such a beautiful blend of sounds.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
synchronize
coordinate
integrate
Antonyms
disrupt
dissonate
clash
Root Explanation

Harmonise → It is formed from "harmonia" (from Greek ἁρμονία, meaning agreement or concord) and the suffix "-ise" (meaning to make or to cause to be). The word "harmonise" means to make things agree or work together in a pleasing way.

Memory Tip

Think of 'agreement' ('harmonia') and remember that to 'harmonise' means to make things work together in a pleasing way.

Visually Confused Words
unharmonize
reharmonize
hamose
coharmonize
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