mingle
gb/mˈɪŋɡəl/ us/mˈɪŋɡəl/
B2
English
~ 8600
elvegyül, keveredik, vegyül
VERB
B2
1
elvegyül
B2
Usage pattern:
to mingle with [people] at [an event]
Guests were encouraged to mingle before dinner was served.
A vendégeket arra biztatták, hogy vegyüljenek el egymással, mielőtt felszolgálják a vacsorát.
I spent most of the evening mingling with clients near the bar.
Az este nagy részét azzal töltöttem, hogy az ügyfelekkel beszélgetve elvegyültem a bár közelében.
At conferences, it’s important to mingle with people from other companies.
She felt too shy to mingle with the crowd, so she stayed by the door.
After the speech, the speaker mingled with students and answered their questions.
Learner examples
People stood in small groups and mingled before the show.
Az emberek kisebb csoportokban álltak, és elvegyültek egymás között az előadás előtt.
I like to mingle with new people at parties.
Szeretek partikon új emberekkel elvegyülni.
He did not mingle with the crowd; he stayed in one place.
After the meeting, we had coffee and mingled with the other workers.
The teacher told the students to mingle with visitors and ask questions.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *mingle* without a preposition when talking about people: say "mingle with other people" instead of just "mingle other people." Also, *mingle* usually describes social movement at an event, not deep or long conversations; for that, *talk* or *chat* is more natural.
Meaning
Move around and talk socially
Collocations
mingle with guests
|mingle with the crowd
|mingle with other attendees
|chance to mingle
|time to mix and mingle
|mingle and network
Synonyms
socialize (Broader and more common; does not always suggest moving around among many people at one event.)
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circulate (Slightly more formal; often used for moving around a room or event to talk to people.)
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mix (Informal and broad; can mean be with different people, but does not highlight the idea of short conversations at an event as clearly.)
Antonyms
keep to oneself (Describes staying alone and not talking to others, the opposite of mingling at an event.)
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avoid people (Stresses staying away from others instead of joining social contact.)
Themes
social life
|events
|relationships
|communication
Definition
To walk around at a party or meeting and talk with many different people.
To move around at a social event and have short conversations with different people rather than staying with one group.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to mingle [thing A] with [thing B]
The smell of coffee mingled with the scent of fresh bread.
A kávé illata keveredett a friss kenyér illatával.
Laughter mingled with the sound of clinking glasses in the restaurant.
Az étteremben a nevetés a poharak csilingelésével keveredett.
A sense of relief mingled with her sadness as she left the city.
Traffic noise mingled with music from the nearby bar.
Excitement mingled with fear as they waited for the results.
Learner examples
The smell of smoke mingled with the smell of food.
A füst szaga keveredett az étel illatával.
Music from the street mingled with the sound of cars.
Az utcáról beszűrődő zene keveredett az autók zajával.
Her feelings of joy mingled with worry about the future.
The river water mingles with the sea at this point.
Bright colors mingle in the painting.
Common mistake:
Learners often use *mingle* for simple, everyday physical mixing (like ingredients in a recipe), where *mix* or *stir* is more natural. *Mingle* is more common for abstract things (feelings, ideas) or soft things like smells, sounds, and colors.
Meaning
Mix or combine different things
Collocations
mingle A with B
|sounds mingled together
|smells mingled in the air
|mingled feelings
|joy mingled with sadness
|voices mingled in the distance
Synonyms
mix (The most common general word for putting things together; does not have the slightly literary or delicate feel *mingle* often has.)
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blend (Often used for smooth or careful mixing, especially of flavors, colors, or sounds; *mingle* can sound a bit more accidental or natural.)
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combine (More general and neutral; does not carry the same sensory or emotional tone that *mingle* often suggests.)
Antonyms
separate (Means to keep things apart or to move them apart, the opposite of bringing them together by mingling.)
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distinguish (Emphasizes seeing or keeping things as different, instead of letting them run together.)
Themes
daily life
|senses
|feelings
|core_vocabulary
|science
Definition
To mix different things so they come together as one thing.
To mix or combine different substances, elements, or qualities so that they are joined together.
Grammar
Dictionary form
mingle
IPA
GB/mˈɪŋɡəl/
US/mˈɪŋɡəl/
Syllables & stress
mingle (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (mingle)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: mingle
- 3rd Person Singular: mingles
- Present Participle: mingling
- Past: mingled
Word family
Forms
mingles
verb
mingling
verb
mingled
verb
Related words
intermingle
verb
mingler
noun
Advanced or less common
commingle
verb
Expressions
meet and mingle
1/mˈit ˈænd mˈɪŋɡəl/
fixed phrase
Meet people and chat socially
To go to an event where you meet new people and talk with them in a friendly, informal way.
Examples
- The reception is a chance to meet and mingle with other conference participants.
- New students will meet and mingle with teachers at the welcome party.
- There will be time to meet and mingle before dinner is served.
mingle with the locals
1/mˈɪŋɡəl wˈɪθ ðə lˈoʊkəlz/
fixed phrase
Socialize with local residents
To spend time with people who live in a place and talk with them, usually when you are visiting that place.
Examples
- When you travel, try to mingle with the locals instead of staying only in tourist areas.
- The tour includes time to mingle with the locals at a village market.
- She loved to mingle with the locals and learn about their daily life.
mix and mingle
1/mˈɪks ˈænd mˈɪŋɡəl/
fixed phrase
Circulate and chat at events
To walk around at a social event and talk with many different people for a short time.
Examples
- There will be time to mix and mingle before the formal program begins.
- Guests are invited to mix and mingle in the lobby after the show.
- The event is designed for young professionals to mix and mingle and make new contacts.
single and ready to mingle
1/sˈɪŋɡəl ˈænd ɹˈɛdi tə mˈɪŋɡəl/
idiom
informal
Not partnered and open to dating
Not in a romantic relationship and happy and open to meet new people to date.
Examples
- He joked on social media that he’s single and ready to mingle.
- After her breakup, she said she was single and ready to mingle again.
- The ad targeted people who are single and ready to mingle this summer.