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harmonize
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(BrE also harmonise) verb
1 [V] ~ (with sth) (written) if two or more things harmonize with each other or one thing harmonizes with the other, the things go well together and produce an attractive result:
The new building does not harmonize with its surroundings.
2 [VN] (written) to make systems or rules similar in different countries or organizations:
the need to harmonize tax levels across the European Union
3 [V] ~ (with sb/sth) to play or sing music that combines with the main tune to make a pleasing sound:
Sally sang the melody while I harmonized. * The singers harmonize well. * to harmonize with the lead singer
harmonization, harmonisation noun [U,C]
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