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verb /blɛnd/
1
to combine different things in a way that produces an effective or pleasant result, or to become combined in this way.
to exist together as a combination.
to combine with sth in an attractive or effective way; to combine sth in this way.
to mix or combine together.
to combine different tastes, styles, qualities etc in a way that is attractive or effective.
to be combined with other things in an attractive or effective way.
When colours, sounds, or styles blend, they come together or are combined in a pleasing way.
If you blend ideas, policies, or styles, you use them together in order to achieve something.
a story that blends fact and legend. [legend = /'lɛdʒənd/ noun, an old well-known story, often about brave people, adventures, or magical events.]
blend with/together
Leave the sauce /sɔs/ to allow the flavours to blend together.
The music blends traditional and modern melodies. [melody = /'mɛlədi/ noun, a song or tune].
She blends psychology /saɪ'kɑlədʒi/ and crime in her new novel.
Psychology and crime blend (together) in her new novel.
The old and new buildings blend together perfectly.
Their music blends traditional and modern styles.
Blend the ingredients into a smooth paste.
Their music blends jazz and pop in a stylish contemporary /kən'tɛmpərɛri/ sound.
The sweetness of the yoghurt blends nicely with the sharpness of the lemons.
You could paint the walls and ceilings the same colour so they blend together.
the picture, furniture and porcelain collections that blend so well with the house itself. [porcelain = /'pɔsəlen/ noun, a hard shiny white substance that is used for making expensive plates, cups etc → china]
His `cosmic vision' is to blend Christianity with `the wisdom of all world religions'. [cosmic = /'kɑzmɪk/ adjective, relating to space or the universe.]
a band that blended jazz, folk and classical music.
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to thoroughly mix together soft or liquid substances to form a single smooth substance.
to mix (things) thoroughly and usually with good results.
to mix two or more substances together.
to form a mixture with sth.
to mix different foods or other substances together.
If you blend substances together or if they blend, you mix them together so that they become one substance.
Blend the sugar, eggs, and flour /'flaʊɚ/.
Blend the fruit, yogurt /'joɡət/, and milk (together).
blend caramel /'kærəmɛl/ with chocolate /'tʃɑklət/.
The flavor of the sauce blends well with the fruit. [=the sauce and fruit taste good together]
blend A with B: Blend the flour with the milk to make a smooth paste. [paste = /pest/ noun, a soft thick mixture that can easily be shaped or spread.]
blend A and B (together): Blend together the eggs, sugar and flour.
Oil does not blend with water.
Oil and water do not blend.
The cushions blend well with the colour of the carpet.
Blend the butter and the sugar together.
biofuel /'baiəu'fju:əl/ blended with standard diesel /'dizl/.
Blend the butter with the sugar and beat until light and creamy.
Blend the ingredients until you have a smooth cream.
Put the soap and water in a pan and leave to stand until they have blended.
Most whiskies are blended whiskies.
3
to produce tea, tobacco/tə'bæko/, whisky etc by mixing several different types together.
to produce sth by mixing different types together.
GRAMMAR Blend is usually passive in this meaning.
blended whisky.
blended whisky/tea.
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blend in (with) phrasal verb
blend (something) in or blend in (something)
blend into phrasal verb
blend into (something)
if someone or something blends in with people or objects, they match them or are similar, and you do not notice them.
to look like what is around you.
to look like you belong with a particular group.
to add (something) to a mixture or substance and mix it thoroughly.
to gradually become the same as or part of (something).
to look like (what is around you).
to look like you belong in (something).
if sth blends in, it is similar to its surroundings or matches its surroundings.
(in cooking) to add another substance and mix it in with the others.
to look so similar to the background that it is difficult for you to see it separately.
to look or seem the same as surrounding people or things and therefore not be easily noticeable.
to join with another substance to form a mixture.
if someone or something blends in, they are similar to the other people, objects, buildings etc around them, and so they seem appropriate or you do not notice them.
to seem to gradually change into something else.
If something blends into the background, it is so similar to the background that it is difficult to see or hear it separately.
If someone blends into a particular group or situation, they seem to belong there, because their appearance or behaviour is similar to that of the other people involved.
The old house blends in perfectly with the countryside.
The fish settles on the sandy ocean bottom where it blends in perfectly. [settle = /'sɛtl/ verb, 5). to become quiet and calm, or to make someone quiet and calm]
She tried to blend in by dressing like the other girls.
I've always found it difficult to blend in with my peers. [peer = /pɪr/ noun, your peers are the people who are the same age as you, or who have the same type of job, social class etc.]
Mix the first three ingredients /ɪn'ɡridɪənt/ together, then blend in the cream.
Blend the white paint in last.
One color blends into another.
where the city blends into the suburbs /'sʌbɝb/.
The animal's dark fur enables it to blend into its surroundings.
He tried to blend into the crowd.
A good journalist can easily blend into a community.
Choose curtains /'kɝtn/ that blend in with your decor. [decor = /de'kɔr/ noun, the way that the inside of a building is decorated]
The thieves soon blended in with the crowd and got away.
Beat the butter and sugar; then blend in the egg.
He blended into the crowd.
We tried to blend into the crowd.
They have adopted local customs and tried to blend in with the community. [adopt = /ə'dɑpt/ verb, 3). to use a particular style of speaking, writing, or behaving, especially one that you do not usually use.]
Blend three drops of rosemary oil into the base oil.
They had blended into a sticky mess.
The new library blends in perfectly with the surrounding buildings.
Security men were trying to blend in with the crowd.
Her dreams had a way of blending into her waking thoughts.
The toad had changed its colour to blend in with its new environment.
[toad = /tod/ noun, a small animal that looks like a large frog /frɔɡ/ and lives mostly on land]
a continuous pale neutral grey, almost blending into the sky. [neutral = /'nʊtrəl/ adjective, a neutral colour is a colour such as grey, light brown, or cream] [cream = /krim/ noun, a pale yellow-white colour.]
You can blend in so that the voice becomes just another instrument in the band.
It must have reinforced my determination to blend into my surroundings. [reinforce = /ˌriɪn'fɔrs/ verb, to give support to an opinion, idea, or feeling, and make it stronger]
She felt she would blend in nicely.
He blended in with the crowd at the art sale.
blending NOUN singular
a blending of traditional French songs and punk rock.
a seamless blending.
noun /blɛnd/
1
a product such as tea, tobacco, or whisky that is a mixture of several different types.
a mixture of different types of tea, coffee, alcoholic drinks, or tobacco.
2
a mixture of different things that combine together well.
something produced by mixing or combining different things.
a mixture of different types of the same thing.
a pleasant or useful combination of different things.
a mixture of different things or styles.
a combination of different tastes, styles, qualities etc that produces an attractive or effective result.
A blend of things is a mixture or combination of them that is useful or pleasant.
an excellent team, with a nice blend of experience and youthful enthusiasm.
wool /wʊl/ and cotton blends [=fabrics that are made of wool and cotton woven together] [weave /wiv/, past tense wove / wov/ , past participle woven /'wovn/]
a blend of cream and eggs.
a blend of traditional and modern melodies.
a blend of tea.
a blend of youth and experience.
a rich blend of the finest coffee beans.
Their music is a blend of jazz and African rhythms.
a delicious blend of sharp and sweet.
The public areas offer a subtle blend of traditional charm with modern amenities /ə'mɛnəti/.
a blend of wine and sparkling water. [sparkling = /'spɑrklɪŋ/ adjective, a sparkling drink has bubbles of gas in it.]
He makes up his own blends of flour.
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linguistics a word formed by combining parts of two other words, for example ‘brunch’ is a blend of ‘breakfast’ and ‘lunch’
