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   blend

   /blɛnd/

   verb

   • 1. mix (a substance) with another substance so that they combine together: "blend the cornflour with a tablespoon of water" Similar mixminglecombineput togetherstirwhiskfold injumblemergefuseuniteunifyjoinamalgamateincorporatemeldmarrycompoundalloycoalescehomogenizeintermingleintermixinterpenetrateintegrateemulsifypremixinformal:blungerare:admixcommingleinterflowcommixOpposite clash
   • ▪ mix (different types of the same substance, such as tea, coffee, or spirits) together so as to make a product of the desired quality: "the tea is blended using leaves from estates in Sri Lanka, Kenya, India, and Indonesia"
   • ▪ put or combine (abstract things) together: "I blend basic information for the novice with some scientific gardening for the more experienced"
   • ▪ merge (a colour) with another so that one is not clearly distinguishable from the other: "blend and smudge the darker colours under the bottom lashes"
   • ▪ form a harmonious combination: "costumes, music, and lighting all blend together beautifully" Similar harmonizegogo wellgo togetherfit (in)tonebe in tunedovetailcoordinateteamaccordbe compatiblematchsuitcomplementset off
   • ▪ be an unobtrusive or harmonious part of a greater whole by being similar in appearance or behaviour: "she would have to employ a permanent bodyguard in the house, someone who would blend in"

   noun

   • 1. a mixture of different substances or other things: "the chutney is a blend of bananas, raisins, and ginger"
   • ▪ a mixture of different types of the same substance: "nearly all Scotch whiskies are blends"
   • ▪ a word made up of parts of two other words and combining their meanings, for example motel from motor and hotel.

   Word Origin Middle English: probably of Scandinavian origin and related to Old Norse blanda ‘to mix’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLEND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to mix or combine things together, or to mix or combine with something else, to make one substance: In a separate bowl, blend the egg and cream. Stir until the flour is blended into the butter. Emulsifiers help the mixture to blend. Synonyms. combine. intermingle.

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   a mixture or kind produced by blending: a special blend of rye and wheat flours. Synonyms: amalgamation, combination. Linguistics. a word made by putting together parts of other words, as motel, made from motor and hotel, brunch, from breakfast and lunch, or guesstimate, from guess and estimate.

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   Jul 8, 2012 · The meaning of BLEND is mix; especially : to combine or associate so that the separate constituents or the line of demarcation cannot be distinguished. How to use blend in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Blend.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBLEND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BLEND meaning: 1. a mixture of different things or styles: 2. a word formed by combining two other words: 3. to…. Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishblend verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of blend verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBLEND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A blend of things is a mixture or combination of them that is useful or pleasant. The public areas offer a subtle blend of traditional charm with modern amenities. [ + of] ...a blend of wine and sparkling water. He makes up his own blends of flour. Synonyms: mixture, cross, mix, combination More Synonyms of blend.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBLEND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   BLEND definition: 1. to mix two or more things together completely: 2. to combine two or more things: 3. a…. Learn more.