Blend

/blɛnd/

verbBeginnerVery CommonGeneral

Definitions

2 meanings
1

To mix thoroughly so as to produce a uniform whole.

/blɛnd/

verbneutralBeginner
General

To mix or combine smoothly

The painter blended the colors to create a soft effect.

💡 Simply: To mix things together completely.

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2

She blended the flour and sugar together.

How It's Used

Culinary

"She blended the ingredients until smooth."

Art

"The artist blended the colors seamlessly."

2

A mixture of different things.

/blɛnd/

nounneutralBeginner
General

A mixture or combination

The coffee had a smooth blend of flavors.

💡 Simply: A mix of things together.

More Examples

2

The fabric is a blend of cotton and silk.

How It's Used

Culinary

"The fruit blend was delicious."

Fashion

"The designer created a unique blend of styles."

Tip:Think of a fruit blend – a mix of different fruits.

Idioms & expressions

blend in

To become indistinguishable from one's surroundings.

"He tried to blend in with the crowd."

From Middle English blenden, from Old English blendan "to mix, mingle," probably of Germanic origin.

Historically, the word 'blend' was primarily used in the context of mixing liquids or colors. Its broader application to other contexts arose later.

Memory tip

Think of a smoothie – everything is blended together.

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