Definition

To sing or play together in a way that sounds pleasant, or to be in agreement with others.

Example

The choir will harmonize beautifully during the concert.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think it’s amazing how well our voices harmonize together when we sing.

Yeah, it really creates a beautiful sound!

We should definitely practice more often to keep that harmonize going.

Absolutely! It makes everything more enjoyable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make different things work together in a pleasing way or to create a pleasing sound in music by adding notes that complement each other.

Example

The musicians worked together to harmonize their voices during the performance.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard how they harmonize in that new band?

Yeah, it's amazing how well their voices blend together.

I really think we should try to harmonize when we sing karaoke next time.

Root Explanation

Harmonize → It is formed from "harmonia" (from Greek ἁρμονία, meaning agreement or concord) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to cause to be). The word "harmonize" means to make things agree or to bring them into harmony.

Memory Tip

Think of creating agreement or concord ('harmonia') and making it happen ('-ize') — that's how harmonize means to bring things into harmony.

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