Blended — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Blended
Blended (verb)
- mix; especially, to combine or associate so that the separate constituents or the line of demarcation cannot be distinguished
- to prepare by thoroughly intermingling different varieties or grades
- to mingle intimately or unobtrusively
- to look like things nearby
- to look like one belongs with a particular group —often + with
- to add (something) to a mixture or substance and mix it thoroughly
- to gradually become the same as or part of (something)
- to look like (one's surroundings)
- to look like one belongs in (something)
Blended (noun)
- a family that includes children of a previous marriage of one spouse or both
- whiskey blended from two or more straight whiskeys or from whiskey and neutral spirits
Blended (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in mixed, combined
Blended (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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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"
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to form a pleasing relationship
"the colors blend nicely in that rug"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Blended
The most common words with a similar meaning to Blended:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Blended
Words with the opposite meaning of Blended:
Near Antonyms of Blended
Word Forms of Blended
Inflections: blent, blending, blended in, blending in, blends in, blended into, blending into, blends into
Derived words: blendable (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Blended
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
Words & Phrases Containing Blended
Frequently Asked Questions about Blended
What does "Blended" mean?
"Blended" means mix; especially, to combine or associate so that the separate constituents or the line of demarcation cannot be distinguished. As an a verb, a noun and an adjective, 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 "Blended"?
Other words for "Blended" include combined, commingled, mingled, mixed, amalgamated, composite, compound and coalescent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Blended" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Blended"?
There are 66 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Blended". Common alternatives include combined, commingled, mingled, mixed, amalgamated, composite, compound, coalescent, fused and integrated.
What is the opposite of "Blended"?
Antonyms of "Blended" include noncompound, simple, uncombined, unmixed, broke down, broke up, separated and clashed. Near antonyms include cleaved, disjoined, disunited and divided.
How do you use "Blended" in a sentence?
Examples of "Blended" in a sentence: "she blended the ingredients for the brownies very thoroughly to eliminate lumps in the batter"; "the colors blend nicely in that rug".
Is "Blended" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Blended" can be used as a verb, a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Blended"?
"Blended" is pronounced /ˈblend/.
What is the origin of the word "Blended"?
"Blended" comes from 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.