mix; harmonize; mediate; compromise
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesverb
to mix and blend; to stir evenly
Commonly used when mixing ingredients, medicines, or paints.
You need to mix the butter and sugar evenly before making the cake.
This traditional medicine needs to be mixed with water before taking.
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The paint is too thick; it needs to be thinned with turpentine.
adjective
harmonious; well-coordinated; properly balanced
Describes colors, flavors, relationships, or natural conditions that are well-balanced.
The color scheme of this painting is very harmonious.
With balanced rainfall this year, the crops are growing especially well.
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These two styles don't harmonize well when put together.
verb
to mediate; to reconcile; to make peace between parties
Used when intervening in disputes to help parties reach agreement.
Through a friend's mediation, they finally reconciled.
Disputes between neighbors need someone to step in and mediate.
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He is good at reconciling conflicts and is an excellent negotiation expert.
verb
to compromise; to make concessions
formalTypically used in negative constructions to indicate unwillingness to compromise on principles.
He believes there is no room for compromise on this matter of principle.
In the face of major issues of right and wrong, one must never compromise or concede.
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If neither side is willing to compromise, the negotiations will collapse.