26984 words

blending

4 definitions • 8 examples
1
present participle of
2
to mix or combine things together, or to mix or combine with something else, to make one substance:

Examples:

In a separate bowl, blend the egg and cream.
Stir until the flour is blended into the butter.
Emulsifiers help the mixture to blend.
3
to combine with something else in a way that is attractive or works well, or to combine things like this:

Examples:

The carpet blends well with the colour of the walls.
They seamlessly blend elements of jazz and classical music.
4
to make something into a smooth liquid, or chop it into small pieces, using an electric machine:

Examples:

When the vegetables are soft, blend the soup until smooth.
Blend the peppers in a liquidizerblender.
Put the nuts and herbs in a blender and blend coarsely.

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