meld

IPA/meld/
KK[mˈɛld]IPA/meld/

meld — verb

  • meldpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • meldshe / she / it
  • meldedpast simple
  • melding-ing form

1. to join things together so they become one whole, or to become joined in that wa

1.verbtransitive / intransitiveC1
Definition

to join things together so they become one whole, or to become joined in that way

Example

Over time, the two small firms melded into one stronger company.

meld into + one larger group

Romi's folk songs meld with soft jazz on the new album.

Common collocations
  • meld with
  • meld into
  • meld smoothly
Synonyms
  • combine

    the broadest choice for putting things together

  • blend

    often suggests a smoother or more even mixture

  • merge

    often used for groups, systems, or companies becoming one

Antonyms
  • separate

    emphasizes keeping parts apart instead of joining them

Grammar Patterns

meld with something

meld into something

Usage Note

Often used when different parts come together smoothly, so the final result feels natural rather than forced.

Common Mistakes

The artist melded the poster on the wall.
The artist melded the old design with a new color scheme.
'meld' means combining things, not simply putting one thing somewhere.

meld — noun

Word family

Synonym discussion

Sense: verb/1

Meld suggests that separate parts come together so well that the final result feels natural and hard to separate. Combine is the broadest word and simply means putting things together. Blend often stresses an even, balanced mixture, especially with colors, sounds, or flavors. Merge is common for companies, groups, and systems becoming one larger unit. Use meld when you want both ideas at once: joining and smooth fit. Two bands can meld styles, a sauce can meld flavors, and two businesses can merge after they combine resources.

combine ↗blend ↗merge ↗

Etymology

First known use

1887

1887, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Noun (1)