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harmonize

Harmonize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Harmonized; p. pr. & vb. n. Harmonizing.]

Etymology: [Cf. F. harmoniser. ]

1. To agree in action, adaptation, or effect on the mind; to agree in sense or purport; as, the parts of a mechanism harmonize.

2. To be in peace and friendship, as individuals, families, or public organizations.

3. To agree in vocal or musical effect; to form a concord; as, the tones harmonize perfectly.

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Harmonize, v. t.

1. To adjust in fit proportions; to cause to agree; to show the agreement of; to reconcile the apparent contradiction of.

2. (Mus.)

To accompany with harmony; to provide with parts, as an air, or melody.

Shades of meaning

Fernald has no entry of its own for harmonize; he lists it under agree.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.