noun
an occurrence of thorough mixing
noun
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
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- `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
noun
the act of blending components together thoroughly
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verb
combine into one
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- blend the nuts and raisins together
- he blends in with the crowd
- We don't intermingle much
verb
blend or harmonize
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- This flavor will blend with those in your dish
- This sofa won't go with the chairs
verb
mix together different elements
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- The colors blend well