Definition of: blend

(blend) v. blend·ed or blent, blend·ing v.t.
1. To mix, as paints or whiskies, so as to obtain a combined product of a desired quality, taste, color, or consistency.
2. To prepare by such process.
—v.i.
3. To mix; intermingle.
4. To pass or shade imperceptibly into each other, as colors.
5. To harmonize; suit one another. See synonyms under MIX, UNITE.
—noun
1. The act or result of mixing; a mixture.
2. Ling. A word resulting from the combining of parts of two distinct words of generally similar meaning, as brunch from breakfast and lunch: also called portmanteau word, telescope word. [Fusion of OE blendan, var. of blandan mix and ON blanda mingle]