/ ˈmɪŋgl; NAmE / verb
1.
mingle (A) (with B) | mingle (A and B) (together) to combine or make one thing combine with another :
[ v ]
The sounds of laughter and singing mingled in the evening air.
Her tears mingled with the blood on her face.
The flowers mingle together to form a blaze of colour.
[ vn ]
He felt a kind of happiness mingled with regret.
➡ note at mix
2.
[ v ] to move among people and talk to them, especially at a social event
SYN circulate :
The princess was not recognized and mingled freely with the crowds.
If you'll excuse me, I must go and mingle (= talk to other guests) .
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : frequentative of obsolete meng mix or blend (related to among ), perhaps influenced by Middle Dutch mengelen .