intermingle

[in-ter-ming-guhl]

verb (used with or without object)

intermingled, intermingling 

1. to mingle, one with another; intermix.

intermingle

/ ˌɪntəˈmɪŋɡəl /

verb

1. to mix or cause to mix or mingle together

Other Word Forms

• interminglement noun
• unintermingled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of intermingle¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; inter-, mingle

Example Sentences

Sorrow and wonder intermingle in the astute girl’s turbulent journey.

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In California, where 30% of the state’s population lives in high-risk fire zones where buildings intermingle with wilderness, destructive wildfires are inevitable.

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Expressions of anger and alarm intermingled with hope and solidarity at the rally.

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Tears and jubilation intermingle, reflecting both relief that the death toll may soon stop rising and fear of the uncertain future which awaits 1.2 million people who have lost their homes, schools, universities and hospitals.

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These early hominins would have seen giant cranes, ancient horses and antelopes—and, possibly, each other, according to a new study of their intermingled footprints published today in Science.

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Related Words

• interlace 
• interweave