Blend — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈblend/

Meaning & Definition of Blend

Blend (verb)

  1. mix; especially, to combine or associate so that the separate constituents or the line of demarcation cannot be distinguished
  2. to prepare by thoroughly intermingling different varieties or grades
  3. to mingle intimately or unobtrusively

Blend (noun)

  1. something produced by blending
  2. a product prepared by blending
  3. a word (such as brunch) produced by combining other words or parts of words

Blend (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things

    "that fabric is a cotton and polyester blend, so it shouldn't shrink as much as pure cotton"

    similar: admixture, alloy, amalgam, amalgamation, cocktail, combination, composite, compound, conflation, emulsion, fusion, intermixture, meld, mix, mixture, synthesis
    related: half-and-half, absorption, blending, coalescence, coalition, commingling, commixture, compost, concretion, homogenization, immingling, immixture, incorporation, integration, interfusion, intermingling, mergence, merger, merging, mingling, assortment, hash, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, jumble, medley, mélange, mishmash, motley, patchwork, potpourri, variety, accumulation, aggregation, conglomeration
    near: component, constituent, element, ingredient

Blend (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout

    "she blended the ingredients for the brownies very thoroughly to eliminate lumps in the batter"

    similar: amalgamate, combine, comingle, commingle, commix, composite, concrete, conflate, fuse, homogenize, immingle, immix, incorporate, integrate, interfuse, intermingle, intermix, meld, merge, mingle, mix
    related: add, admix, beat (in), cut in, fold, stir, toss, coalesce, compound, emulsify, conjoin, join, knit, link, unite, intertwine, interweave, weave
    opposite: break down, break up, separate, unmix
    near: cleave, disjoin, disunite, divide, divorce, part, rupture, sever, sunder, disperse, dissolve, scatter, detach, disengage, split

  2. to form a pleasing relationship

    "the colors blend nicely in that rug"

    similar: agree, assort, chime, chime in, conform, consort, coordinate, groove, harmonize
    related: balance, correlate, correspond, dovetail, hang together, match, meet, parallel, bond, coalesce, cohere, conjoin, fuse, merge, square, tally
    opposite: clash, collide, conflict
    near: contradict, contrast, counter, differ, diverge, jar, cancel (out), counteract, negate, offset

Related Entry: Blend (with) (verb)

Blend (with) is a different word from Blend. The synonyms below are for blend (with), not for blend.

  1. as in go (with), coordinate (with)

    similar: conform (to), coordinate (with), go (with), harmonize (with), correspond (to), equal, match, parallel, complement, supplement, counterbalance, counterpoise, echo, image, mirror, repeat, add up (to), amount (to), approach, come (to), near, measure (up), partake (of), rival, suggest

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Blend

The most common words with a similar meaning to Blend:

admixture, alloy, amalgam, amalgamation, cocktail, combination, composite, compound, conflation, emulsion, fusion, intermixture, meld, mix, mixture, synthesis, amalgamate, combine, comingle, commingle, commix, concrete, conflate, fuse, homogenize, immingle, immix, incorporate, integrate, interfuse, intermingle, intermix, merge, mingle, agree, assort, chime, chime in, conform, consort

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Blend

Words with the opposite meaning of Blend:

break down, break up, separate, unmix, clash, collide, conflict

Related Words for Blend

half-and-half, absorption, blending, coalescence, coalition, commingling, commixture, compost, concretion, homogenization, immingling, immixture, incorporation, integration, interfusion, intermingling, mergence, merger, merging, mingling, assortment, hash, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, jumble, medley, mélange, mishmash, motley, patchwork

Near Antonyms of Blend

component, constituent, element, ingredient, cleave, disjoin, disunite, divide, divorce, part, rupture, sever, sunder, disperse, dissolve, scatter, detach, disengage, split, contradict, contrast, counter, differ, diverge, jar, cancel (out), counteract, negate, offset

Word Forms of Blend

Inflections: blended, blent, blending

Derived words: blendable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Blend

Middle English blenden, blinden "to mix, blend, intersperse, have dealings (with)," probably borrowed from an Old Norse predecessor of Old Icelandic blend (1st singular), blendr (3rd singular), present tense forms of blanda "to mix in, blend," going back to Germanic *blanda- "to mix, mingle," probably originally "to make murky or obscure" (whence also Old English blandan, blondan, geblandan "to mix, blend," Old Saxon giblandan "blended, mingled," Middle Dutch blanden "to mix," Old High German blantan "to produce, bring about" [Middle High German blanden "to make turbid, mix, bring about"], Gothic sik blandan "to associate with"), o-grade causative from a dialectal Indo-European base *bhlendh- "become murky or cloudy, see poorly" whence also Old Church Slavic blędǫ, blęsti "to chatter, talk nonsense," blǫždǫ, blǫditi "to wander," Polish błąd "error," Lithuanian bleñdžiasi, blę͂stis "to become dark," blandùs "impure, murky, dark"

First known use: 14th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Blend

Words & Phrases Containing Blend

blend in, blend into, blend well

Frequently Asked Questions about Blend

What does "Blend" mean?

"Blend" means mix; especially, to combine or associate so that the separate constituents or the line of demarcation cannot be distinguished. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: mix; especially, to combine or associate so that the separate constituents or the line of demarcation cannot be distinguished. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Blend"?

Other words for "Blend" include admixture, alloy, amalgam, amalgamation, cocktail, combination, composite and compound. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Blend" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Blend"?

There are 107 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Blend". Common alternatives include admixture, alloy, amalgam, amalgamation, cocktail, combination, composite, compound, conflation and emulsion.

What is the opposite of "Blend"?

Antonyms of "Blend" include break down, break up, separate, unmix, clash, collide and conflict. Near antonyms include component, constituent, element and ingredient.

How do you use "Blend" in a sentence?

Examples of "Blend" in a sentence: "that fabric is a cotton and polyester blend, so it shouldn't shrink as much as pure cotton"; "she blended the ingredients for the brownies very thoroughly to eliminate lumps in the batter"; "the colors blend nicely in that rug".

Is "Blend" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Blend" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Blend" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Blend" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Blend"?

"Blend" is pronounced /ˈblend/.