blend

blend (blend)

transitive verb blend′ed or blent, blend′·ing

to mix or mingle (varieties of tea, tobacco, etc.), esp. so as to produce a desired flavor, color, grade, etc.
to mix or fuse thoroughly, so that the parts merge and are no longer distinct green results from blending blue and yellow

Etymology: ME blenden < OE blendan & ON blanda, to mix < IE base *bhlendh-, to glimmer indistinctly > blind, blunder

intransitive verb

noun

the act of blending; thorough mixing
the result of blending; a mixture or merger of varieties, kinds, types, etc. a blend of coffee
☆ Linguis. a word formed by combining parts of other words (Ex.: galumph, smog)

combine, mingle, compound, mix; see mix 1. See syn. study at mix.

Object

whiskey: NOT the same as a blended whiskey which will be a blend of malt and grain whiskies.
learning: Tom will present ideas on designing Learning Objects for blended learning.

Converse of object

beguil: The bfi release Alfred Hitchcock's beguiling blend of romanticism and nightmarish suspense, starring Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier.
possess: This feminine scent possesses a blend of fresh cut flowers, wood and spices and is suitable for everyday wear.

Adjective modifier

unique: What makes Cardiff a particularly dynamic place to be is, we believe, a unique blend of staff.
subtle: It's a very subtle blend of real life with a hint of magic.
perfect: Almost a perfect blend for Northern Lights complete with a Danish director and a Geordie star.
seamless: That?s because good interface design requires a seamless blend of.. .
intriguing: Local environment Nestled in attractive countryside, the town of Northampton is an intriguing blend of history and modernity.
delicious: Smooth liqueur centers further enhance this delicious blend of dark chocolate pieces.

Noun used with modifier

espresso: Three blends of filter coffees and two espresso blends.
consonant: At intake testing, they often segmented consonant blends as " one sound.
ethanol: This year the IRL is running a 90 percent methanol, 10 percent ethanol fuel blend in its cars.
seasoning: Steak simply shake seasoning A deliciously spicy seasoning blend made with peppers, garlic and chillies.
polyester: They are suitable for cotton, linen and viscose as well as cotton and polyester blends which will produce a lighter shade.

Preposition: of

herb: A blend of 20 different herbs and spices are added.
spice: All steaks glazed with a blend of aromatic spices and cracked black pepper.
humor: Adults and children alike have been snapping them up, enjoying the blend of humor, adventure and surprise.
malt: Seasonal Beers Double Stout ABV 4.8 % A blend of malts gives Double Stout a character all of it's own.

Preposition: with

decor: Sturdy, Attractive Housing The sleek, sturdy housing fits into a variety of building styles and blend with any room decor.

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