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mix

 
/mɪks/ verb

Definition

A2 to put different things together in order to make something new: Mix the powder with water to form a paste. Put the chocolate, butter, and egg in a bowl and mix them all together.
B1 to have two or more qualities, or to do two or more activities, etc. at the same time: a feeling of anger mixed with sadness
to meet and talk to people: She enjoys going to parties and mixing with people.
(Definition of mix verb from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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