Mix In (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause (something) to be mixed with (something else); "At this stage of making the cake, blend in the nuts".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Mix in the flour gradually to prevent lumps from forming in the batter.
- She gently mixed in the fragile herbs to avoid bruising the leaves.
- The chocolate chips will mix in more evenly if you melt them with the butter first.
- To enhance the flavor, mix in a teaspoon of vanilla extract into the whipped cream.
- Be careful not to over-mix when you add the eggs, just gently mix them in.
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Meaning 2
Add as an additional element or part; "mix water into the drink".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The new hire was tasked with learning to mix in various workflow tools to boost team productivity.
- To improve flavor, mix in some herbs and spices before baking the cake.
- Stir well to mix in the food coloring evenly throughout the frosting.
- She decided to mix in some humor in her speech to keep the audience engaged.
- Be sure to mix in the correct ratio of water to cement for a durable concrete mixture.