Predicate: blend

Roleset id: blend.01 , blend, mix, combine, Source: , vncls: , framnet:

blend.01: BLEND-V NOTES: Frames file for 'blend' based on sentences in wsj and automaticexpansion via verbnet. (from blend.01-v predicate notes)

Aliases:

AliasFrameNetVerbNet
blend (v.)

Roles:

        Arg0-PAG: agent, mixer (vnrole: 22.1-1-1-agent, 26.3-1-agent)
        Arg1-PPT: ingredient one (vnrole: 22.1-1-1-patient)
        Arg2-PPT: ingredient two (vnrole: 22.1-1-1-co-patient)
        Arg3-PRD: end product

Example: separate ingredients

        person: ns,  tense: ns,  aspect: ns,  voice: ns,  form: infinitive

        But industry watchers expect them to blend the methodical marketing strategies they use for more mundane products with the more intuitive approach typical of cosmetics companies.

        Arg0: them
        Rel: blend
        Arg1: the methodical marketing strategies they use for more mundane products
        Arg2: with the more intuitive approach typical of cosmetics companies

Example: merged ingredients, with end result

        person: ns,  tense: ns,  aspect: progressive,  voice: active,  form: participle

        Mr. Mark attributed the improvement to cost savings achieved by *trace* consolidating manufacturing operations, blending together two sales organizations and more carefully focusing the company's promotional activities.

        Arg0: *trace*
        Rel: blending
        Arg3: together
        Arg1: two sales organizations