commingle
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kəˈmɪŋɡl/
KK: /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/
intransitive verb
Definition
To mix or blend together, often referring to different substances or elements.
Example
The colors began to commingle, creating a beautiful new shade.
Tense Forms
Past: commingled
Past Participle: commingled
Conversation
Have you noticed how the colors commingle beautifully in that painting?
Yeah, it really creates a nice atmosphere in the room.
I love when different shades commingle like that; it feels so lively.
Definitely! It makes the artwork much more interesting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blend
mix
merge
Antonyms
separate
divide
disconnect
transitive verb
Definition
To mix or blend different things together so that they become one.
Example
The artist decided to commingle various colors to create a unique painting.
Tense Forms
Past: commingled
Past Participle: commingled
Conversation
Did you see how they commingle the different flavors in that dish?
Yes! It really made it taste unique and delicious.
I love when chefs commingle unexpected ingredients.
Root Explanation
Commingle → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "minglere" (from Latin, meaning to mix). The word "commingle" means to mix or blend things together.
Memory Tip
Think of things coming "together" ('com-') to "mix" ('minglere') — that's what commingle means.
Visually Confused Words
comingle
uncommingled
immingle
mingle
coming
cingle