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harmonise

Other forms: harmonised; harmonising; harmonises

Definitions of harmonise
  1. verb
    bring into consonance or accord
    synonyms: harmonize, reconcile
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    types:
    key
    harmonize with or adjust to
    type of:
    adjust, correct, set
    alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
  2. verb
    bring (several things) into consonance or relate harmoniously
    synonyms: harmonize
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    accommodate, conciliate, reconcile
    make (one thing) compatible with (another)
    proportion
    give pleasant proportions to
    type of:
    relate
    have or establish a relationship to
  3. verb
    bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing
    synonyms: chord, harmonize
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    types:
    key
    regulate the musical pitch of
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    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  4. verb
    go together
    agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally
    be compatible, similar, or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
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    blend, blend in, go
    blend or harmonize
    type of:
    agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally
    be compatible, similar, or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
  5. verb
    write a harmony for
    synonyms: harmonize
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    reharmonise, reharmonize
    provide with a different harmony
    realise, realize
    expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass
    type of:
    compose, write
    write music
  6. verb
    sing or play in harmony
    synonyms: harmonize
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    type of:
    sing
    produce tones with the voice
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