verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: comˈmingled or comˈmingling
to mingle together; intermix; blend
commingle in American English
(kəˈmɪŋɡəl)
transitive verb or intransitive verbWord forms: -gled, -gling
to mix or mingle together; combine
Derived forms
commingler
noun
Word origin
[1620–30; com- + mingle]This word is first recorded in the period 1620–30. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: acid, grommet, headline, midshipman, veto
Examples of 'commingle' in a sentence
commingle
The two parties were inevitably required to commingle.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Yet while complications ensue in satirical subplots in which love and money commingle, hilarity proves only sporadic.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It's only a shame that the dark and light were not allowed to commingle more.
The Times Literary Supplement (2015)
Synonyms of 'commingle'
mix, unite, join, combine
More Synonyms of commingle
(verb)
Definition
to mix or be mixed
Synonyms
mix
Oil and water don't mix.
Mix the cinnamon with the sugar.
unite
They have agreed to unite their efforts to bring peace.
join
The opened link is used to join the two ends of the chain.
combine
Combine the flour with water to make a paste.
Her tale combines a strong storyline with sly humour.
blend
Blend the ingredients until you have a smooth cream.
mingle
Cheers and applause mingled in a single roar.
amalgamate
The firm has amalgamated with an American company.
intermingle
The two cultures intermingle without losing their identity.
meld
intermix
commix
Additional synonyms
in the sense of amalgamate
Definition
to combine or unite
The firm has amalgamated with an American company.
Synonyms
combine,
unite,
ally,
compound,
blend,
incorporate,
integrate,
merge,
fuse,
mingle,
alloy,
coalesce,
meld,
commingle,
intermix
in the sense of blend
Definition
to mix or mingle (components)
Blend the ingredients until you have a smooth cream.
Synonyms
mix,
join,
combine,
compound,
incorporate,
merge,
put together,
fuse,
unite,
mingle,
alloy,
synthesize,
amalgamate,
interweave,
coalesce,
intermingle,
meld,
intermix,
commingle,
commix
in the sense of combine
Definition
to form a chemical compound
Combine the flour with water to make a paste.Her tale combines a strong storyline with sly humour.