symphonize

[ sim-fuh-nahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, sym·pho·nized, sym·pho·niz·ing.

1. to play or sound together harmoniously.

Other Words From

• sympho·ni·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of symphonize¹

First recorded in 1485–95; symphon(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

The true force of the words is, "If two of you shall symphonize"—shall make one common sound.

From Project Gutenberg

The Greek word for "agree" is symphonize, and suggests a musical harmony where chords are tuned to the same key and struck by a master hand.

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In this erotic comedy there is no action, nothing happens except at long intervals; while the orchestra never stops its garrulous symphonizing.

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V. be harmonious &c. adj.; harmonize, chime, symphonize†, transpose; put in tune, tune, accord, string.

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Related Words

• accommodate
• assimilate
• blend
• combine
• conform
• consolidate
• coordinate
• desegregate
• fuse
• harmonize
• incorporate
• join
• link
• mesh
• organize
• unify
• unite