blend definition

1. an occurrence of thorough mixing
2. a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
• examples: `smog' is a blend of `smoke' and `fog'
• examples: `motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining `motor' and `hotel'
• examples: `brunch' is a well-known portmanteau
3. the act of blending components together thoroughly
4. combine into one
• examples: blend the nuts and raisins together
• examples: he blends in with the crowd
• examples: We don't intermingle much
5. blend or harmonize
• examples: This flavor will blend with those in your dish
• examples: This sofa won't go with the chairs
6. mix together different elements
• examples: The colors blend well