Synonym Study

• Fuse means to unite by melting together and stresses the indissoluble nature of the union
• Coalesce implies a union or growing together of things into a single body or mass the factions coalesced into a party of opposition
• Merge stresses the loss of distinction of elements by combination or may suggest the total absorption of one thing in another the companies merged to form a large corporation
• Blend implies a mixing of different varieties to produce a desired quality a blended tea, whiskey, etc. or the mingling of different elements to form an inseparable or harmonious whole a novel blending fact and fiction
• Mingle usually implies that the separate elements can be distinguished mingled feelings of joy and sorrow
• Mix implies a combining of things so that the resulting substance is uniform in composition, whether or not the separate elements can be distinguished to mix paints