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   blend

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   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’.

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   What does blend mean in chemistry?

   • 1. To combine or mix (different substances) so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable from one another: blended the flour, milk, and eggs; blend gasoline with ethanol. 2. To combine (varieties or grades of the same substance) to obtain a mixture of a particular character, quality, or consistency: blend coffees. 3.

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   What is blend verb?

   • Definition of blend verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [transitive] to mix two or more substances together blend A with B Blend the flour with the milk to make a smooth paste. blend A and B (together) Blend together the eggs, sugar and flour.

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   What does blending mean?

   • 1. a. The act of blending: the writer's unique blend of fantasy and physics. b. Something, such as an effect or a product, that is created by blending: "His face shows, as he stares at the fire, a blend of fastidiousness and intransigence" (John Fowles). 2. Linguistics A word produced by combining parts of other words, as smog from smoke and fog.

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   What is a blend of things?

   • A blendof things is a mixture or combination of them that is useful or pleasant. ...a blend of wine and sparkling water. He makes up his own blends of flour. When colours, sounds, or styles blend, they come together or are combined in a pleasing way. You could paint the walls and ceilings the same colour so they blend together. [VERB]

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   What is word blending and what are its types?

   • Word blending is a form of word formation where two (or more) words are spliced together, creating a new word. This process can be seen in blends of the beginning of one word and the end of another word. For example, 'smog' is a blend of 'smoke' and 'fog'. Another example is 'brunch', which is a blend of 'breakfast' and 'lunch'.

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   What does blend mean in music?

   • blend something (and/with something) Their music blends traditional and modern styles. This process allows the flavours to blend together. The ornamental pool blends perfectly with its surroundings. [transitive, usually passive] blend something to produce something by mixing different types together

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3. 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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   Blend definition: to mix smoothly and inseparably together. See examples of BLEND used in a sentence.

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   A blend of things is a mixture or combination of them that is useful or pleasant.

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   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.

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   1. To combine or mix (different substances) so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable from one another: blended the flour, milk, and eggs; blend gasoline with ethanol. 2. To combine (varieties or grades of the same substance) to obtain a mixture of a particular character, quality, or consistency: blend coffees. 3.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBLEND | definition in the Cambridge English 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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   to mix two or more things together completely: Blend the ingredients into a smooth paste. blend verb (COMBINE) to combine two or more things: The team blends new, young players with more mature, experienced ones. Phrasal verbs. blend in. noun [ C ] uk / blend / us. a combination of two or more things: