intermingle

[ in-ter-ming-guhl ]

verb (used with or without object)

, in·ter·min·gled, in·ter·min·gling.

1. to mingle, one with another; intermix.

intermingle

/ ˌɪntəˈmɪŋɡəl /

verb

1. to mix or cause to mix or mingle together

Other Words From

• inter·mingle·ment noun
• unin·ter·mingled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of intermingle¹

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

Example Sentences

At these weekend events, Pentecostal worship and extreme right-wing politics intermingle: there’s plenty of praise-singing, faith healing, and speaking in tongues.

From Slate

While the rooms are meticulously detailed — carved rockwork, projections, trick weapons and filmed moments all intermingle with live actors — each participant only has about 10 seconds to take in the scene.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s a really exciting time for me, because a lot of my passions can intermingle pretty seamlessly,” she says, adding that she’s been workshopping an original musical during the day — while performing as Satine in the evenings.

From Los Angeles Times

Peppery notes from Talia Shire and Jon Voight intermingle with athletic overacting by Shia LaBeouf and Dustin Hoffman.

From Los Angeles Times

Experts estimate that as many, or more, also follow Afro-Cuban traditions such as Santeria that intermingle with Catholicism.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• interlace
• interweave