mingle

Circulate at parties

Mingle means to mix or blend together, whether people, substances, or abstract things.

At a party, you mingle by moving through the crowd and talking with different people rather than staying in one spot: She mingled with the guests before dinner.

Things can mingle too—scents mingle in a garden, emotions mingle in a complicated situation.

The word suggests combining while still retaining some distinctness, unlike merge or fuse which imply complete blending.

socialize

interact

Act upon one another

converseEngage in dialogue
circulateMove in a loop
schmoozeChat to gain favor

fraternize · chat · hobnob · network · meetup · gathering · party · reception · soiree · mixer

blend

mix

Combine different elements

intermixBlend things together
combineMerge, or harvesting machine
fuseProtective melting wire

meld · coalesce · amalgamate · integrate · interweave · intersperse · diffuse · permeate · swirl · incorporate

crowd

circulate

Move in a loop

millGrain-crushing facility
wanderMove without fixed direction
driftGradual movement, no direction

roam · throng · jostle · elbow · navigate · weave · disperse · congregate · assemble · guests

mingle

interact

mix

circulate

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