Meld (Verb)
Meaning 1
Announce for a score; of cards in a card game.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The dealer requested each player to meld their sets and runs to score points.
- The player attempted to meld the cards but realized she did not have three of a kind.
- It's essential to quickly meld the high-scoring cards before your opponents notice.
- Meld the cards carefully to ensure that they form a valid set or run.
- The card game rules stated that a player could not meld more than seven cards at a time.
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Meaning 2
Mix together different elements; "The colors blend well".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The modern architectural styles meld seamlessly with the historic buildings in the city center.
- Her voice was able to meld the different emotions in the song, creating a haunting melody.
- The chef carefully selected the ingredients to meld the flavors of the various cuisines together.
- As the different artistic movements evolved, they began to meld into a distinct style.
- The fashion designer's use of colors and patterns allows the traditional and modern elements to meld together beautifully.
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Meaning 3
Lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually; "Hundreds of actors were melting into the scene".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The colors of the sunset began to meld together on the canvas.
- Her features started to meld into a blur as the memories of their time together faded.
- The shapes and lines of the ancient stone statues began to meld with the surrounding landscape.
- As the hours passed, the stars in the night sky seemed to meld into a sparkling haze.
- The edges of reality began to meld with the fantasy world of the novel.