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Entry 6 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Mix

/(mĭks)/ · IPA /ˈmɪks/
01 v. t. To cause a promiscuous interpenetration of the parts of, as of two or more substances with each other, or of one substance with others; to …
imp. & p. p. Mixed; p. pr. & vb. n. Mixing
  1. 1.
    To cause a promiscuous interpenetration of the parts of, as of two or more substances with each other, or of one substance with others; to unite or blend into one mass or compound, as by stirring together; to mingle; to blend; as, to mix flour and salt; to mix wines.
    “Fair persuasions mixed with sugared words.” — Shak.
  2. 2.
    To unite with in company; to join; to associate.
    “Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people.” — Hos. vii. 8.
  3. 3.
    To form by mingling; to produce by the stirring together of ingredients; to compound of different parts.
    “Hast thou no poison mixed?” — Shak.
    “I have chosen an argument mixed of religious and civil considerations.” — Bacon.
  4. 4.
    To combine (two or more activities) within a specified or implied time frame; as, to mix studying and partying while at college.
02 v. i. To become united into a compound; to be blended promiscuously together.
  1. 1.
    To become united into a compound; to be blended promiscuously together.
  2. 2.
    To associate; to mingle; as, Democrats and Republicans mixed freely at the party.
    “He had mixed Again in fancied safety with his kind.” — Byron.