Meaning : An occurrence of thorough mixing.
Meaning : A new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings.
Example :
`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.
Synonyms : portmanteau, portmanteau word
Meaning : The act of blending components together thoroughly.
Synonyms : blending
Meaning : Combine into one.
Example :
Blend the nuts and raisins together.
He blends in with the crowd.
We don't intermingle much.
Synonyms : immingle, intermingle, intermix