Main Entry:

¹blend

Pronunciation:

\ˈblend\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

blend·ed also blent \ˈblent\ ; blend·ing

Etymology:

Middle English, probably from Old Norse blend-, present stem of blanda to mix; akin to Old English blandan to mix, Lithuanian blandus impure, cloudy

Date:

14th century

transitive verb1: mix ; especially : to combine or associate so that the separate constituents or the line of demarcation cannot be distinguished2: to prepare by thoroughly intermingling different varieties or gradesintransitive verb1 a: to mingle intimately or unobtrusively b: to combine into an integrated whole2: to produce a harmonious effect

synonyms see mix