harmonize
/ˈhɑːmənaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhɑːrmənaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhär-mə-ˌnīz/ (ame, mw)
harmonize — verb
- harmonizepresent simple I / you / we / they
- harmonizeshe / she / it
- harmonizedpast simple
- harmonizing-ing form
1. if two or more things go well as a set, or if you arrange them so that they do,
if two or more things go well as a set, or if you arrange them so that they do, the parts look or feel right next to each other and create a pleasant overall effect.
The blue curtains harmonize beautifully with the soft yellow walls of Mayumi's kitchen.
intransitive: [thing] harmonize with [thing]
Sofia tried to harmonize the old furniture with the modern paint colors in her new flat.
transitive: harmonize [things] with [thing]
European countries have spent years trying to harmonize their tax rules so businesses face the same standards.
The smell of fresh bread and warm coffee harmonized perfectly in Theo's small bakery.
The school is working to harmonize its grading system across all five campuses.
- match
more general; about visual or stylistic fit
- coordinate
often about deliberate planning to make things work together
- align
stronger, more formal; often about rules or goals
文法句型
harmonize with [thing]
harmonize [things]
用法筆記
Often used with abstract objects like rules, laws, policies, or systems to mean making them consistent across organizations or countries.
常見錯誤
2. to sing or play extra musical notes that fit with a main tune, so the combined s
to sing or play extra musical notes that fit with a main tune, so the combined sound is richer and more pleasant.
Ayesha sang the melody while her two sisters harmonized softly behind her.
intransitive: singers harmonize
The choir director taught the new students to harmonize with the lead singer on the chorus.
harmonize with [singer]
Emre spent the whole evening trying to harmonize a simple folk tune on his guitar.
Three children harmonized the birthday song while their grandfather played the piano.
- accompany
broader; can mean playing along on any instrument
文法句型
harmonize with [singer/tune]
harmonize [a tune]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense always involves music or singing. Subject is usually a singer, choir, or musician.