Meaning
- Mingle (verb) means to mix or combine, especially referring to people coming together socially, or to blend different things.
- It can describe both physical mixing (like sounds, smells, or liquids) and social interaction (like chatting at a party).
Grammar and Usage
- Part of speech: Verb
- Verb type: Intransitive (when used as “move around and talk socially”), Transitive (when used as “mix together”).
Patterns:
- mingle with sb → to socialize with people.
- mingle sth with sth → to mix one thing with another.
- Often used in the progressive (mingling) or imperative (Mingle with others!).
Common Phrases
- Mingle with the crowd – to join and interact with people in a group.
- Mingle and mix – to socialize freely.
- Mingle laughter with tears – to combine emotions or expressions.
Collocations
- mingle with people/guests/friends
- mingle sounds/voices/odors
- mingle business with pleasure
- mingle in society
Examples
- At the networking event, everyone was encouraged to mingle with new colleagues.
- The smell of coffee mingled with the aroma of fresh bread.
- He didn’t just sit in the corner—he went out and mingled with the guests.
- Excitement mingled with fear as she prepared for her first performance.
- The festival was a chance for locals and tourists to mingle freely.
- Laughter and music mingled in the air.
- She enjoys parties because she can mingle with different groups of people.
- The politician tried to mingle with the crowd to appear approachable.
Synonyms or Related
- Mix
- Blend
- Socialize
- Associate
- Interact
- Fraternize