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| blend [ blend ] |
verb (past and past participle blend·ed, present participle blend·ing, 3rd person present singular blends) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb mix ingredients: to mix a substance with another substance so that the two do not readily separate
  blend the butter and sugar together
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2. transitive verb create product by mixing different types: to create a food or beverage by mixing different types of the same substance
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often passive
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blended tea
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3. transitive and intransitive verb intermingle: to mix with other people or things without being conspicuous, or mix something in this way
blend fact and fiction
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4. transitive and intransitive verb make pleasing combination: to combine things or qualities to create a pleasing effect, or be combined in this way
instruments blending harmoniously
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5. intransitive verb shade imperceptibly into each other: to shade from one color to another without obvious transitions or boundaries
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noun (plural blends) |
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1. mixture: something formed by using together two or more things of different types
an interesting blend of traditional styles and modern materials
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2. food or drink mixture: a food or beverage created by mixing different types of the same substance
an expensive coffee blend
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3. word made by joining two words: a new word made by joining parts of other words, as in "telex," formed from "teleprinter" and "exchange"
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| [14th century. Probably < Old Norse blend- "to mix"] |
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