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intermingle

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəl/

KK: /ɪntərˈmɪŋɡəl/

transitive verb
Definition

To mix different things or groups together so that they become combined or blended.


Example

The artist decided to intermingle different colors to create a unique painting.


Tense Forms

Past: intermingled

Past Participle: intermingled


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how our friends' personalities seem to intermingle at parties?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's interesting to see how everyone brings something different to the group.
Sloth A
I love how their styles intermingle to create a unique atmosphere.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It makes every gathering feel special and lively.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blend
combine
mix
Antonyms
separate
divide
disconnect
Root Explanation

Intermingle → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "minglere" (from Old French, meaning to mix). The word describes the act of mixing things together in a way that they are between or among each other.

Memory Tip

Think of things being 'mixed together' ('minglere') in a way that they are 'between' ('inter-') each other — that's what intermingle means.

Visually Confused Words
unintermingled
wintering
inexterminable
indeterminable
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