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blend (blend)

transitive verb blended blend′ed or blent, blending blend′·ing

  1. to mix or mingle (varieties of tea, tobacco, etc.), esp. so as to produce a desired flavor, color, grade, etc.
  2. to mix or fuse thoroughly, so that the parts merge and are no longer distinct green results from blending blue and yellow

Etymology: ME blenden < OE blendan & ON blanda, to mix < IE base *bhlendh-, to glimmer indistinctly > blind, blunder

intransitive verb

  1. to mix, merge, or unite
  2. to pass gradually or imperceptibly into each other, as colors
  3. to go well together; harmonize

noun

  1. the act of blending; thorough mixing
  2. the result of blending; a mixture or merger of varieties, kinds, types, etc. a blend of coffee
  3. Linguis. a word formed by combining parts of other words (Ex.: galumph, smog)
blend Synonyms

blend

n.

blend Synonyms

blend

v.

combine, mingle, compound, mix; see mix 1. See syn. study at mix.

blend Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • beguil: The bfi release Alfred Hitchcock's beguiling blend of romanticism and nightmarish suspense, starring Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier.
  • possess: This feminine scent possesses a blend of fresh cut flowers, wood and spices and is suitable for everyday wear.

Adjective modifier

  • unique: What makes Cardiff a particularly dynamic place to be is, we believe, a unique blend of staff.
  • subtle: It's a very subtle blend of real life with a hint of magic.
  • perfect: Almost a perfect blend for Northern Lights complete with a Danish director and a Geordie star.
  • seamless: That?s because good interface design requires a seamless blend of.. .
  • intriguing: Local environment Nestled in attractive countryside, the town of Northampton is an intriguing blend of history and modernity.
  • delicious: Smooth liqueur centers further enhance this delicious blend of dark chocolate pieces.

Noun used with modifier

  • espresso: Three blends of filter coffees and two espresso blends.
  • consonant: At intake testing, they often segmented consonant blends as " one sound.
  • ethanol: This year the IRL is running a 90 percent methanol, 10 percent ethanol fuel blend in its cars.
  • seasoning: Steak simply shake seasoning A deliciously spicy seasoning blend made with peppers, garlic and chillies.
  • polyester: They are suitable for cotton, linen and viscose as well as cotton and polyester blends which will produce a lighter shade.

Preposition: of

  • herb: A blend of 20 different herbs and spices are added.
  • spice: All steaks glazed with a blend of aromatic spices and cracked black pepper.
  • humor: Adults and children alike have been snapping them up, enjoying the blend of humor, adventure and surprise.
  • malt: Seasonal Beers Double Stout ABV 4.8 % A blend of malts gives Double Stout a character all of it's own.

Preposition: with

  • decor: Sturdy, Attractive Housing The sleek, sturdy housing fits into a variety of building styles and blend with any room decor.
blend Quotes

That strange blend of the commercial traveller, the missionary, and the barbarian conqueror, which was the American abroad.

—Stapledon, Olaf

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