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“Blend” or “Blende”

blend / blende are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

blend b·l·EH·n·d

  • nounan occurrence of thorough mixing.
  • nouna new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings.
  • nounthe act of blending components together thoroughly.
  • verbcombine into one.
  • verbblend or harmonize.
  • verbmix together different elements.

blende

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“blend”

  • They are known for their blend of psychedelic, rock, Okinawan music,
  • burn normal gasoline, E85 (a blend of 15% gasoline and 85%
  • it a "solid and familiar blend of comic and melancholic."
  • It is noted for its blend of Second Empire and pioneer
  • was to be "able to blend all aspects of the theatre
  • of which is the right blend of voices.
  • focus on the show's singular blend of sincerity and hilarity keep
  • well received, particularly for its blend of strategy and arcade action.
  • Brothers stage performances offered a blend of classical European musical tradition
  • in Oklahoma; name is a blend of "woods"

“blende”

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