mingle

[ming-guhl]

verb (used without object)

mingled, mingling 

1. to become mixed, blended, or united.

   The herbs and spices mingled to produce an exquisite odor that permeated the house.

2. to associate, mix, or interact in company with others, as at a social event.

   At the party she mingled with some interesting people.

3. to join or take part with others, as in activities or causes.

   I used to like his blog, but he’s started to mingle with bigots.

verb (used with object)

mingled, mingling 

1. to mix or combine; put together in a mixture; blend.

   During much of history, noble families mingled their bloodlines and forged new alliances.

   Synonyms: intermix, intermingle, commingle

2. to unite, join, or conjoin.

3. to associate in company.

   a hostess who mingles diplomats with executives.

4. to form by mixing; compound; concoct.

noun

1. mingles, two or more single, unrelated adults who live together.

2. a social event at which people associate, mix, or interact with others.

   The Chamber of Commerce hosted a mingle for the town's small business owners to kick off their Buy Local campaign.

mingle

/ ˈmɪŋɡəl /

verb

1. to mix or cause to mix

2. to come into close association

Other Word Forms

• mingler noun
• minglement noun
• remingle verb
• unmingled adjective
• well-mingled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mingle¹

First recorded in 1425–75; Late Middle English menglen, frequentative of meng(en) “to mix,” Old English mengan; cognate with Dutch, German mengen ) + -(e)len; -le

Word History and Origins

Origin of mingle¹

C15: from Old English mengan to mix; related to Middle Dutch mengen, Old Frisian mengja

Synonym Study

See mix.

Example Sentences

Horseradish is often at its best when it cozies up to cream, like in a traditional steak sauce, or when it mingles with tomatoes, as in a classic cocktail sauce.

From Salon

Members of the Commons and Lords mingle here and technically you can turn up here as a member of the public and ask to see your MP, although you are encouraged to make an appointment.

From BBC

Sichuan Alley, which opened its first outlet in New York last year, is inspired by "alley culture" characteristic of early 20th Century Chengdu – a warren of old streets where people mingled and feasted.

From BBC

She is currently basking in a post-breakup glow mingled with the anchor that is her commitment to honest self-expression.

From Los Angeles Times

They knew of each other, but the links are tenuous - some share a dentist, others mingled in the same circles, while a few attended similar exclusive soirées in the capital.

From BBC

Related Words

• blend 
• intermingle 
• meld 
• mix