/ blend; NAmE / verb , noun
■ verb
1.
[ vn ] blend A with B | blend A and B (together) to mix two or more substances together :
Blend the flour with the milk to make a smooth paste.
Blend together the eggs, sugar and flour.
➡ note at mix
2.
[ v ] blend (with sth) | blend (together) to form a mixture with sth :
Oil does not blend with water.
Oil and water do not blend.
3.
blend (with sth) | blend (together) to combine with sth in an attractive or effective way; to combine sth in this way :
[ v ]
The old and new buildings blend together perfectly.
[ vn ]
Their music blends traditional and modern styles.
4.
[ vn ] [ usually passive ] to produce sth by mixing different types together :
blended whisky / tea
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IDIOMS
see woodwork
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PHRASAL VERBS
- blend in (with sth/sb)
- blend sth in
- blend into sth
■ noun
1.
a mixture of different types of the same thing :
a blend of tea
2.
[ usually sing. ] a pleasant or useful combination of different things :
a blend of youth and experience
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : probably of Scandinavian origin and related to Old Norse blanda to mix.