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harmonize
har·mo·nize [ hrmə nz ] (past and past participle har·mo·nized, present participle har·mo·niz·ing, 3rd person present singular har·mo·niz·es)


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb blend pleasingly: to combine pleasingly, or make things combine pleasingly
2. transitive verb make systems agree: to make rules, regulations, or systems similar or in accord with each other
3. transitive verb add harmony to melody: to provide a harmony for a melody
4. intransitive verb play in harmony: to sing or play musical instruments in harmony

har·mo·niz·a·ble [ hrmə nzəb'l ] adjective
har·mo·ni·za·tion [ hrməni záysh'n ] noun
har·mo·niz·er [ hrmə nzər ] noun
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