Adapt and Harmonize

Adapt

Adapt verb - To change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation.
Usage example: it always takes freshmen a little while to adapt themselves to high school

Harmonize is a synonym for adapt in adjust topic. In some cases you can use "Harmonize" instead a verb "Adapt", when it comes to topics like adjust to a different situation.

Harmonize

Harmonize verb - To bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences.
Usage example: an attempt to harmonize the New Testament version of events with the accounts of the ancient Romans

Adapt is a synonym for harmonize in correspond topic. Sometimes you can use "Adapt" instead a verb "Harmonize".

Common collocations

elements adapt elements harmonize elements
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