v. 25B6; verb
fact and fiction are skilfully mingled in his novels : MIX, blend, intermingle, intermix, interweave, interlace, combine, merge, fuse, unite, join, amalgamate, meld, mesh; poetic/literary commingle; archaic commix.
wedding guests mingled in the marquee : SOCIALIZE, circulate, fraternize, get together, associate with others; informal hobnob.
separate.