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verb (used with object)

to mix smoothly and inseparably together: to blend the ingredients in a recipe.

to mix (various sorts or grades) in order to obtain a particular kind or quality: Blend a little red paint with the blue paint.

to prepare by such mixture: This tea is blended by mixing chamomile with pekoe.

to pronounce (an utterance) as a combined sequence of sounds.

verb (used without object)

to mix or intermingle smoothly and inseparably: I can't get the eggs and cream to blend.

to fit or relate harmoniously; accord; go: The brown sofa did not blend with the purple wall.

to have no perceptible separation: Sea and sky seemed to blend.

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noun

an act or manner of blending: tea of our own blend.

a mixture or kind produced by blending: a special blend of rye and wheat flours.

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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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a sequence of two or more consonant sounds within a syllable, as the bl in blend; consonant cluster.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English blenden, Old English blendan to mix, for blandan; cognate with Old Norse blanda, Old High German blantan to mix

Related forms

non·blend·ed, adjective

non·blend·ing, adjective, noun

re·blend, verb, -blend·ed or -blent, -blend·ing.

un·blend·ed, adjective

well-blend·ed, adjective

Synonyms
1. compound. See mix. 1, 5. mingle, commingle, combine, amalgamate, unite. 5. coalesce. 8, 9. combination, amalgamation.

Antonyms
1, 5. separate.

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Example Sentences

Add one-third of the veal mixture to the spinach and blend thoroughly.

Simply blend a teaspoon of originality into a bucket of the same old thing.

It is now generally accepted that the future will involve a blend of both proprietary and open-source software.

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Add one-third of the veal mixture to the spinach and blend thoroughly.

Simply blend a teaspoon of originality into a bucket of the same old thing.

It is now generally accepted that the future will involve a blend of both proprietary and open-source software.

The flounder takes on dull, spotted coloring to blend in with the rocky seafloor.

To be of true service to humanity, science must be an exquisite blend of data, theory and narrative.

For the spicy sauce, blend all of the ingredients together and serve on the side.

In a stainless steel bowl add vinegar and mustard and honey blend with a hand whisk and slowly whisk in olive oil.

Plenty of bags offer some blend of vintage military styling and modern geek utility.

Add the cheese and uncooked sausage and blend thoroughly.

Build creative projects that require students to turn in interview recordings or blend personal narratives into their research.

The best economies, say the authors, blend big-firm and entrepreneurial capitalism.

Seahorses are master mimics that use their cryptic colors and upright posture to blend in with plants.

Queasy blend of politics, media and scientific uncertainty under scutiny in court.

Augustine's culinary traditions blend a whole host of unusual local ingredients.

Paint the frame to blend in with your kitchen or to stand out as an accent.

We've driven it, and few cars so beautifully blend luxury and performance in a package so engaging.

Do this only enough to blend fruit pieces without grinding them.

These posts should blend workflow and pedagogy considerations, but won't go too deep into the weeds of specific course content.

It will simply blend into the background instead of being seen as a distinct feature.

Chameleons are famous for their ability to change their skin color to blend in with their surroundings.

In people with synesthesia, different senses blend in a variety of ways-one person might see the.

As a result the state is an astonishing blend of cultures.

Some growers package them as a mix for a blend of flavors.

With the blend of basic computer science and simple building.

Blend until smooth, adding more water if needed to bring to a syrupy consistency.

Suit jacket buttons are muted in tone, designed to blend with the suit.

Employing his characteristic blend of scientific empiricism and sociological.

Sereno has managed to blend art, science, and adventure into his dream job as a.

The dots that remain should be those that blend in to the environment the best.

They blend together wonderfully which is all part of this city's charm.

And for added security, blend the eggs with a little thickened.

We've driven it, and few cars so beautifully blend luxury and performance in a package so engaging and.

If you're going to cook with the crème fraîche or blend it with other flavors, then stable homogenized cream will.

Students want hybrid programs that blend online and face-to-face experiences.

Understanding cultural customs helps you to blend in.

Nepal's complex blend of religion is easier felt than understood.

Genetically, children are a blend of code from both of their parents.

Haynes propels the music with an incomparable blend of spontaneous expression and sympathetic restraint.

Our cheesy version is studded with a savory blend of artichokes, leeks, and crisp bacon.

Future mid-term aircraft may use a bio-jet and synthetic fuel blend in ultra-efficient airplane designs.

Their differences can as it were blend in the next generation.

One plot tends to blend with the next, so that weeds and disease spread unhindered from the lazy farm to the efficient one.

Changing color helps chameleons blend in to their surroundings.

Breast cancer has proved especially difficult to find and fight due to the cancer cells' ability to blend in with healthy ones.

We also see several vehicles in the shop having major mechanical problems from using the ethanol blend.

Like a sunset at the end of a perfect day, rose hips wrap up the season with a blend of color and natural elegance.

Place parsley, feta and milk into a blender and blend until it reaches a smooth and silky consistency.

After awhile the students all blend together and/or you recognize certain types.

Official government statistics should blend objective and subjective well-being data.

Though they may blend anonymously with higher castes on city streets, they can't escape segregated housing.

Some use camouflage, adopting colors and patterns that help them blend into the environment.

If one species has a larger population than the other, the less numerous species will sort of blend into the larger species.

We needed a level, durable patio that would blend with the surrounding garden.

Rubber used in the sole offers the perfect blend of stickiness and durability.

My college seems to agree with those who discuss a blend of committee-driven and instructor-driver courses.

Not surprisingly, this cosmopolitan artist plays an eclectic blend of.

People with synesthesia--whose senses blend together--are providing valuable clues to.

Hope your efforts to blend creativity with learning continue to be successful.

When the door is closed, its scale and shape blend with the window walls.

Fog fluid is a blend of glycerol or glycols and water that can easily be vaporized to form a thick white cloud.

We may be at the point where that effort to blend the two has begun to unravel.

The natural hues allow the animal to blend into the tundra's ubiquitous snow and ice.

They range as some fuzzy blend of the original yellow with the background.

Blend all pesto ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.

For a nonalcoholic version, skip the tequila and add a little water to help blend the mixture.

Maybe there's even a vision in place about how to blend the two organizations in a way that increases the value for everybody.

Dept before that: afr-am scholars would have thought you were either patronizing or wannabe or some sick blend of both.

Great athletic shoes blend creativity, comfort, support-and science.

Master and tool will blend to become a new life form.

The thick verticals would help the beast blend in among the tree trunks.

Use an acid-forming fertilizer, such as a blend formulated for rhododendrons and azaleas.

Research and development introduced several innovations to offer an optimal blend of tough plastic and lightweight alloy.

They cost the same as a lawnmower and they'll even throw in their special blend of self-produced fertilizer.

According to the designers, the facility will blend into its dusty surroundings to resemble a rise in the desert floor.

When the blend ignites it turns from a solid into what is predominantly gases.

Fresh white peaches and white wine offer a crisp, lighter alternative to sangria's traditional red blend.

Resurrecting these vanished people would demand a blend of scholarship and artistic talent.

So there is a kind of blend of the empirical and the theoretical.

Combine the coffee mixture in a blender with the milk, bananas, and ice and blend on high until smooth.

Senegalese hip-hop has evolved into an own blend of infectuous music.

Those portable units will be a blend of wind and solar technology and a battery storage device alongside a backup generator.

Blend all marinade ingredients in a blender then toss with slaw.

To blend into their habitats, boa constrictors can come in several colors with various markings.

One obvious place to start is to bring in your own reusable mug to fill up on your favorite blend to cut down on paper cup waste.

Nature is the inspiration for this blend of textures.

Extremely lightweight, easily packable cotton/nylon blend.

Even infants are drawn to the boob tube with its bewitching, transfixing blend of moving images and sound.

At the same time, gardeners are learning to blend standards into their landscapes.

Most arctic foxes turn white in winter to blend with their snowy surroundings, though some.

So, it will be really a blend of the monkey's brain with this robotic device.

The neautral color allows it to blend in naturally with the rest of the backyard.

They are extremely elusive and difficult to recognize, since they blend in so naturally with their surroundings jimbo.

Solar can be designed to blend in with the environment and you would never know they were there by looking at them.

The counter was designed to blend in with its surroundings.

Fierce predators use camouflage to blend into their.

We should have a choice to use pure gasoline or the ethanol blend.

Tawny frogmouths blend in with tree bark and stumps while sleeping during the day.

Predators use it to sneak up on lunch, and prey attempt to blend into the background to avoid the hungry hunters.

And the shape is the perfect blend of shortboard and longboard:.

But what makes the fossils curious is their unique blend of traits.

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World English Dictionary

blend (blɛnd)

—vb
1.	to mix or mingle (components) together thoroughly
2.	(tr) to mix (different grades or varieties of tea, whisky, tobacco, etc) to produce a particular flavour, consistency, etc
3.	(intr) to look good together; harmonize
4.	(intr) (esp of colours) to shade imperceptibly into each other

—n
5.	a mixture or type produced by blending
6.	the act of blending
7.	Also called: portmanteau word a word formed by joining together the beginning and the end of two other words: "brunch" is a blend of "breakfast" and "lunch"

[Old English blandan; related to blendan to deceive, Old Norse blanda, Old High German blantan]

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Word Origin & History

blend

c.1300, in northern writers, from O.E. (Mercian) blondan or O.N. blanda "to mix," or a combination of both; perhaps from P.Gmc. *blandjan "to blind," via a connecting notion of "to make cloudy," from PIE base *bhel- (1) "to shine, flash, burn" (see bleach). Cf. Lith. blandus

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"troubled, turbid, thick;" O.C.S. blesti "to go astray." Related: Blended.

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