Meaning

(transitive) To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
2. (intransitive) To become curved.
3. (transitive) To cause to change direction.
4. (intransitive) To change direction.
5. (intransitive) To be inclined; to direct itself.
6. (intransitive, usually with "down") To stoop.
7. (intransitive) To bow in prayer, or in token of submission.
8. (transitive) To force to submit.

Example Sentences

If you bend the pipe too far, it will break.

Don’t bend your knees.

Look at the trees bending in the wind.

Bend thine ear to supplication.

Towards Coventry bend we our course.

bending her eyes on the floor

The road bends to the right.

to whom our vows and wishes bend

Word Forms

• bends
• bending
• bent
• bended

Synonyms for bend

Antonyms for bend

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When Should You Use Bend?

Use bend when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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