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December 28, 2019 Word of the Day

blend /ˈblɛnd/ verb
blend
/ˈblɛnd/
verb

blends; blended; blending

A chef blending ingredients together
A chef blending ingredients together
Definition of BLEND

1 [+ object] : to mix (things) thoroughly and usually with good results

  • Blend the fruit, yogurt, and milk (together).

  • blend caramel with chocolate

  • The music blends traditional and modern melodies.

  • She blends psychology and crime in her new nove

2 [no object] : to exist together as a combination

  • Psychology and crime blend (together) in her new novel.

  • The flavor of the sauce blends well with the fruit. [=the sauce and fruit taste good together]

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