Definition

1. Noun:

   • A mixture created by combining different elements: A "blend" refers to something produced by mixing components together, often resulting in a unified whole.
   • A word formed by merging parts of other words: In linguistics, a "blend" is a new word created by fusing sounds and meanings from two or more existing words (also called a portmanteau).

2. Verb:

   • To mix or combine different substances or elements together: The primary meaning is to integrate things so they become one.
   • To combine harmoniously: To merge in a way that the components are no longer distinct and create a pleasing or cohesive whole.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • This coffee is a rich blend of beans from three regions.
  • 'Blog' is a modern blend of the words 'web' and 'log'.

• Verb:

  • Blend the ingredients until smooth.
  • The singer's voice blends perfectly with the orchestra.

Advanced Usage

• "blend in" (phrasal verb): to look similar to the surroundings or a group, to not be noticeable.

  • The spy wore clothes to blend in with the crowd.
  • The new building is designed to blend in with the historic architecture.

• "blend into": to merge with something so as to become part of it.

  • The sky blended into the sea on the horizon.

Variants and Related Words

• Blender (n): An electric kitchen appliance used to mix, puree, or emulsify food and liquids.
  • She used a blender to make the smoothie.
• Blended (adj): Describes something that has been mixed.
  • A blended family.
  • Blended whisky.

Synonyms

• Mix: To combine substances so that the parts are distributed throughout.
• Merge: To cause to combine or coalesce.
• Fuse: To join or blend to form a single entity.
• Amalgamate: To combine or unite to form one organization or structure.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Blend together: To mix things into a combined mass.
  • Blend the flour and eggs together first.
• Blend with: To mix or harmonize with something else.
  • Can this paint blend with the old color?

Related Idioms

• A seamless blend: A perfect, unnoticeable combination.
  • The renovation achieved a seamless blend of old and new styles.

Noun

1. the act of blending components together thoroughly
2. a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
   • `smog' is a blend of `smoke' and `fog'
   • `motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining `motor' and `hotel'
   • `brunch' is a well-known portmanteau
3. an occurrence of thorough mixing

Verb

1. mix together different elements
   • The colors blend well
2. blend or harmonize
   • This flavor will blend with those in your dish
   • This sofa won't go with the chairs
3. combine into one
   • blend the nuts and raisins together
   • he blends in with the crowd
   • We don't intermingle much