verb

harmonise

to harmonize, to bring into harmony, to coordinate

We need to harmonise the different regulations.

We need to harmonize the different regulations.

The new building doesn't harmonise with its surroundings.

The new building doesn't harmonize with its surroundings.

((sth.)) to make (sth.) consistent or compatible They harmonized the different systems.

((with sth.)) to go well with (sth.) The colors harmonize with the furniture.

Synonyms: coordinate, integrate, reconcile; Antonyms: conflict, clash

From 'harmony' + the verb-forming suffix '-ize'. It means 'to make something have harmony'.

The suffix '-ize' often means 'to make' or 'to cause to be'. So, to harmonize is 'to make harmony'.

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