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blended | |
1. adj. representing a mixture of something. | ![](https://www.lexisrex.com/query_button.png?1) |
blend | |
1. n. A mixture of two or more things. | ![](https://www.lexisrex.com/query_button.png?1) |
Their music has been described as a blend of jazz and heavy metal. | ![](https://www.lexisrex.com/query_button.png?1) |
Our department has a good blend of experienced workers and young promise. | ![](https://www.lexisrex.com/query_button.png?1) |
2. n. (linguistics) A word formed by combining two other words; a grammatical contamination, portmanteau word. | ![](https://www.lexisrex.com/query_button.png?1) |
The word brunch is a blend of the words breakfast and lunch. | ![](https://www.lexisrex.com/query_button.png?1) |
3. v. To mingle; to mix; to unite intimately; to pass or shade insensibly into each other. | ![](https://www.lexisrex.com/query_button.png?1) |
To make hummus you need to blend chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. | ![](https://www.lexisrex.com/query_button.png?1) |
4. v. (intransitive) To be mingled or mixed. | ![](https://www.lexisrex.com/query_button.png?1) |
5. v. (obsolete) To pollute by mixture or association; to spoil or corrupt; to blot; to stain. | ![](https://www.lexisrex.com/query_button.png?1) |