mingle

[ˈmɪŋɡəl]

mingle Definition

  • 1to mix or combine, especially in a way that is not easily separated
  • 2to move around and talk to other people at a social event

Using mingle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mingle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The flavors of the spices mingle together perfectly.

  • Example

    She mingled with the guests at the party.

  • Example

    The two cultures have mingled for centuries.

  • Example

    The sound of laughter mingled with the music.

mingle Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for mingle

Idioms Using mingle

  • a combination or mixture of different things

    Example

    The painting is a beautiful mingling of colors and textures.

  • mingle (one's) blood

    to cause someone to feel strong emotions, especially fear or excitement

    Example

    The horror movie really mingled my blood.

  • a social gathering where people mix and mingle while wearing festive clothing and accessories

    Example

    The office holiday party is always a mingle and jingle event.

Phrases with mingle

  • to spend time with someone or a group of people in a friendly way

    Example

    She loves to mingle with her coworkers after work.

  • to mix one thing with another

    Example

    He mingled the blue paint with the yellow to create a green color.

  • to become involved in something that does not concern you

    Example

    I don't want to mingle in their personal affairs.

Origins of mingle

from Middle English 'menglen', meaning 'to mix'

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Summary: mingle in Brief

The verb 'mingle' [ˈmɪŋɡəl] means to mix or combine things, often in a way that is not easily separated. It can also refer to moving around and talking to other people at a social event, as in 'She mingled with the guests at the party.' The phrase 'mingle with' means to spend time with someone or a group of people in a friendly way, while 'mingle something with something' means to mix one thing with another. Idioms like 'a mingling of something' and 'mingle and jingle' extend the concept of mixing to different contexts.

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