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intermingleTo mix or blend together, especially of different groups, substances, or elements combining in a harmonious way.

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: To mix or blend together, especially of different groups, substances, or elements combining in a harmonious way.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəl/

Korean meaning: 섞이다, 뒤섞이다

Korean pronunciation: 인-터-밍-글 (강세: 민)

Example Sentences

  • At the international food festival, the aromas of different cuisines intermingled to create a symphony of smells.
  • My socks and my roommate's socks intermingle so much in the laundry that we've given up trying to separate them.
  • The melodies from the street musicians began to intermingle, creating an unexpected but beautiful harmony.

intermingle

VERB

//ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəl//

To mix or blend together, especially of different groups, substances, or elements combining in a harmonious way.

intermingle concept
💡 Concept

To mix or blend together, especially of different groups, substances, or elements combining in a harmonious way.

intermingle rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

No longer single, hearts intermingle with a joyful tingle!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixinter--
Rootmingle

Origin

From Latin 'inter' meaning 'between' or 'among' combined with Middle English 'mingle' meaning 'to mix.' The word emerged in the 16th century to describe things mixing together among themselves.

🎵Rhyme

singletinglejingle

📝Examples

At the international food festival, the aromas of different cuisines intermingled to create a symphony of smells.

😄 Fun example

My socks and my roommate's socks intermingle so much in the laundry that we've given up trying to separate them.

The melodies from the street musicians began to intermingle, creating an unexpected but beautiful harmony.

😄 Fun example

In the office coffee room, gossip and coffee beans intermingle equally well.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

blendmixmergecombinefuse

Antonyms

separateisolate

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