an occurrence of thorough mixing

a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings; `smog is a blend of `smoke and `fog; `motel is a portmanteau word made by combining `motor and `hotel; `brunch is a well-known portmanteau

[ Syn: portmanteau word , portmanteau ]

the act of blending components together thoroughly

[ Syn: blending ]

combine into one; blend the nuts and raisins together; he blends in with the crowd; We dont intermingle much

[ Syn: intermix , immingle , intermingle ]

blend or harmonize; This flavor will blend with those in your dish; This sofa wont go with the chairs

[ Syn: go , blend in ]

mix together different elements; The colors blend well

[ Syn: flux , mix , conflate , commingle , immix , fuse , coalesce , meld , combine , merge ]