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with great effort or determination //the state championship was a hardly fought contest between two evenly matched teams
Synonyms
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
German Anilin, from Anil indigo, from French, from Portuguese, from Arabic al-nīl the indigo plant, from Sanskrit nīlī indigo, from feminine of nīla dark blueharmonize
harmonized; harmonizing
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to play or sing in harmony
- : to be in harmony
- transitive verb
- : to bring into consonance or accord
- : to provide or accompany with harmony
Examples
- //A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner.
- //Their beliefs did not always harmonize.
- //The singers harmonized their voices beautifully.
- //a recipe that harmonizes flavors from different parts of the world
- //The background music is not harmonized with the action on-screen.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1harmonize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to form a pleasing relationship //the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpetRelated Words
- to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences //an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploitsSynonymsRelated Wordsblend combine connect correlate dovetail fit fuse integrate join match merge orchestrate pair square suit synchronize synthesize unify uniteAntonyms
- with great effort or determination //the state championship was a hardly fought contest between two evenly matched teamsSynonyms
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
German Anilin, from Anil indigo, from French, from Portuguese, from Arabic al-nīl the indigo plant, from Sanskrit nīlī indigo, from feminine of nīla dark blueharmonize
harmonized; harmonizing
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to play or sing in harmony
- : to be in harmony
- transitive verb
- : to bring into consonance or accord
- : to provide or accompany with harmony
Examples
- //A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner.
- //Their beliefs did not always harmonize.
- //The singers harmonized their voices beautifully.
- //a recipe that harmonizes flavors from different parts of the world
- //The background music is not harmonized with the action on-screen.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1harmonize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to form a pleasing relationship //the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpetRelated Words
- to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences //an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploitsSynonymsRelated Wordsblend combine connect correlate dovetail fit fuse integrate join match merge orchestrate pair square suit synchronize synthesize unify uniteAntonyms
- with great effort or determination //the state championship was a hardly fought contest between two evenly matched teamsSynonyms
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
German Anilin, from Anil indigo, from French, from Portuguese, from Arabic al-nīl the indigo plant, from Sanskrit nīlī indigo, from feminine of nīla dark blueharmonize
harmonized; harmonizing
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to play or sing in harmony
- : to be in harmony
- transitive verb
- : to bring into consonance or accord
- : to provide or accompany with harmony
Examples
- //A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner.
- //Their beliefs did not always harmonize.
- //The singers harmonized their voices beautifully.
- //a recipe that harmonizes flavors from different parts of the world
- //The background music is not harmonized with the action on-screen.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1harmonize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to form a pleasing relationship //the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpetRelated Words
- to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences //an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploitsSynonymsRelated Wordsblend combine connect correlate dovetail fit fuse integrate join match merge orchestrate pair square suit synchronize synthesize unify uniteAntonyms
- with great effort or determination //the state championship was a hardly fought contest between two evenly matched teamsSynonyms
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
German Anilin, from Anil indigo, from French, from Portuguese, from Arabic al-nīl the indigo plant, from Sanskrit nīlī indigo, from feminine of nīla dark blueharmonize
harmonized; harmonizing
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to play or sing in harmony
- : to be in harmony
- transitive verb
- : to bring into consonance or accord
- : to provide or accompany with harmony
Examples
- //A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner.
- //Their beliefs did not always harmonize.
- //The singers harmonized their voices beautifully.
- //a recipe that harmonizes flavors from different parts of the world
- //The background music is not harmonized with the action on-screen.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1harmonize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to form a pleasing relationship //the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpetRelated Words
- to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences //an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploitsSynonymsRelated Wordsblend combine connect correlate dovetail fit fuse integrate join match merge orchestrate pair square suit synchronize synthesize unify uniteAntonyms
- with great effort or determination //the state championship was a hardly fought contest between two evenly matched teamsSynonyms
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
German Anilin, from Anil indigo, from French, from Portuguese, from Arabic al-nīl the indigo plant, from Sanskrit nīlī indigo, from feminine of nīla dark blueharmonize
harmonized; harmonizing
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to play or sing in harmony
- : to be in harmony
- transitive verb
- : to bring into consonance or accord
- : to provide or accompany with harmony
Examples
- //A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner.
- //Their beliefs did not always harmonize.
- //The singers harmonized their voices beautifully.
- //a recipe that harmonizes flavors from different parts of the world
- //The background music is not harmonized with the action on-screen.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1harmonize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to form a pleasing relationship //the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpetRelated Words
- to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences //an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploitsSynonymsRelated Wordsblend combine connect correlate dovetail fit fuse integrate join match merge orchestrate pair square suit synchronize synthesize unify uniteAntonyms
- with great effort or determination //the state championship was a hardly fought contest between two evenly matched teamsSynonyms
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
German Anilin, from Anil indigo, from French, from Portuguese, from Arabic al-nīl the indigo plant, from Sanskrit nīlī indigo, from feminine of nīla dark blueharmonize
harmonized; harmonizing
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to play or sing in harmony
- : to be in harmony
- transitive verb
- : to bring into consonance or accord
- : to provide or accompany with harmony
Examples
- //A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner.
- //Their beliefs did not always harmonize.
- //The singers harmonized their voices beautifully.
- //a recipe that harmonizes flavors from different parts of the world
- //The background music is not harmonized with the action on-screen.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1harmonize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to form a pleasing relationship //the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpetRelated Words
- to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences //an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploitsSynonymsRelated Wordsblend combine connect correlate dovetail fit fuse integrate join match merge orchestrate pair square suit synchronize synthesize unify uniteAntonyms
- with great effort or determination //the state championship was a hardly fought contest between two evenly matched teamsSynonyms
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
German Anilin, from Anil indigo, from French, from Portuguese, from Arabic al-nīl the indigo plant, from Sanskrit nīlī indigo, from feminine of nīla dark blueharmonize
harmonized; harmonizing
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to play or sing in harmony
- : to be in harmony
- transitive verb
- : to bring into consonance or accord
- : to provide or accompany with harmony
Examples
- //A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner.
- //Their beliefs did not always harmonize.
- //The singers harmonized their voices beautifully.
- //a recipe that harmonizes flavors from different parts of the world
- //The background music is not harmonized with the action on-screen.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1harmonize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to form a pleasing relationship //the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpetRelated Words
- to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences //an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploitsSynonymsRelated Wordsblend combine connect correlate dovetail fit fuse integrate join match merge orchestrate pair square suit synchronize synthesize unify uniteAntonyms
- with great effort or determination //the state championship was a hardly fought contest between two evenly matched teamsSynonyms
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
German Anilin, from Anil indigo, from French, from Portuguese, from Arabic al-nīl the indigo plant, from Sanskrit nīlī indigo, from feminine of nīla dark blueharmonize
harmonized; harmonizing
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to play or sing in harmony
- : to be in harmony
- transitive verb
- : to bring into consonance or accord
- : to provide or accompany with harmony
Examples
- //A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner.
- //Their beliefs did not always harmonize.
- //The singers harmonized their voices beautifully.
- //a recipe that harmonizes flavors from different parts of the world
- //The background music is not harmonized with the action on-screen.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1harmonize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to form a pleasing relationship //the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpetRelated Words
- to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences //an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploitsSynonymsRelated Wordsblend combine connect correlate dovetail fit fuse integrate join match merge orchestrate pair square suit synchronize synthesize unify uniteAntonyms
- with great effort or determination //the state championship was a hardly fought contest between two evenly matched teamsSynonyms
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
German Anilin, from Anil indigo, from French, from Portuguese, from Arabic al-nīl the indigo plant, from Sanskrit nīlī indigo, from feminine of nīla dark blueharmonize
harmonized; harmonizing
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to play or sing in harmony
- : to be in harmony
- transitive verb
- : to bring into consonance or accord
- : to provide or accompany with harmony
Examples
- //A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner.
- //Their beliefs did not always harmonize.
- //The singers harmonized their voices beautifully.
- //a recipe that harmonizes flavors from different parts of the world
- //The background music is not harmonized with the action on-screen.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1harmonize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to form a pleasing relationship //the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpetRelated Words
- to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences //an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploitsSynonymsRelated Wordsblend combine connect correlate dovetail fit fuse integrate join match merge orchestrate pair square suit synchronize synthesize unify uniteAntonyms
- with great effort or determination //the state championship was a hardly fought contest between two evenly matched teamsSynonyms
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
German Anilin, from Anil indigo, from French, from Portuguese, from Arabic al-nīl the indigo plant, from Sanskrit nīlī indigo, from feminine of nīla dark blueharmonize
harmonized; harmonizing
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to play or sing in harmony
- : to be in harmony
- transitive verb
- : to bring into consonance or accord
- : to provide or accompany with harmony
Examples
- //A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner.
- //Their beliefs did not always harmonize.
- //The singers harmonized their voices beautifully.
- //a recipe that harmonizes flavors from different parts of the world
- //The background music is not harmonized with the action on-screen.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1harmonize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to form a pleasing relationship //the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpetRelated Words
- to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences //an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploitsSynonymsRelated Wordsblend combine connect correlate dovetail fit fuse integrate join match merge orchestrate pair square suit synchronize synthesize unify uniteAntonyms
- with great effort or determination //the state championship was a hardly fought contest between two evenly matched teamsSynonyms
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
German Anilin, from Anil indigo, from French, from Portuguese, from Arabic al-nīl the indigo plant, from Sanskrit nīlī indigo, from feminine of nīla dark blueharmonize
harmonized; harmonizing
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to play or sing in harmony
- : to be in harmony
- transitive verb
- : to bring into consonance or accord
- : to provide or accompany with harmony
Examples
- //A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner.
- //Their beliefs did not always harmonize.
- //The singers harmonized their voices beautifully.
- //a recipe that harmonizes flavors from different parts of the world
- //The background music is not harmonized with the action on-screen.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1harmonize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to form a pleasing relationship //the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpetRelated Words
- to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences //an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploitsSynonymsRelated Wordsblend combine connect correlate dovetail fit fuse integrate join match merge orchestrate pair square suit synchronize synthesize unify uniteAntonyms
- with great effort or determination //the state championship was a hardly fought contest between two evenly matched teamsSynonyms
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
German Anilin, from Anil indigo, from French, from Portuguese, from Arabic al-nīl the indigo plant, from Sanskrit nīlī indigo, from feminine of nīla dark blueharmonize
harmonized; harmonizing
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to play or sing in harmony
- : to be in harmony
- transitive verb
- : to bring into consonance or accord
- : to provide or accompany with harmony
Examples
- //A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner.
- //Their beliefs did not always harmonize.
- //The singers harmonized their voices beautifully.
- //a recipe that harmonizes flavors from different parts of the world
- //The background music is not harmonized with the action on-screen.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1harmonize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to form a pleasing relationship //the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpetRelated Words
- to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences //an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploitsSynonymsRelated Wordsblend combine connect correlate dovetail fit fuse integrate join match merge orchestrate pair square suit synchronize synthesize unify uniteAntonyms
- with great effort or determination //the state championship was a hardly fought contest between two evenly matched teamsSynonyms
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
German Anilin, from Anil indigo, from French, from Portuguese, from Arabic al-nīl the indigo plant, from Sanskrit nīlī indigo, from feminine of nīla dark blueharmonize
harmonized; harmonizing
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to play or sing in harmony
- : to be in harmony
- transitive verb
- : to bring into consonance or accord
- : to provide or accompany with harmony
Examples
- //A group of singers were harmonizing on the street corner.
- //Their beliefs did not always harmonize.
- //The singers harmonized their voices beautifully.
- //a recipe that harmonizes flavors from different parts of the world
- //The background music is not harmonized with the action on-screen.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1harmonize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to form a pleasing relationship //the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpetRelated Words
- to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences //an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploitsSynonyms