blend
Translation
to blend, to mix, to merge
Examples
Blend the ingredients until smooth.
Blend the ingredients until smooth.
The colors of the sunset blend together.
The colours of the sunset blend together.
He blends in with the crowd easily.
He blends in with the crowd easily.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to mix (sth.) together Blend the ingredients.
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to mix (sth.) with (sth.) Blend the flour with the eggs.
((blend in)) to look like one belongs with a group He tries to blend in with the locals.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mix, combine, merge; Antonyms: separate
Etymology
From Old English 'blendan', 'to mix'. Related to 'blind', as mixing colours can make them indistinct.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'blender' machine, which mixes things together.