Bend

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

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (intransitive) To become curved.
2. (transitive) To cause to change direction.
3. (intransitive) To change direction.
4. (intransitive) To be inclined; to direct itself.
5. (intransitive, usually with "down") To stoop.
6. (intransitive) To bow in prayer, or in token of submission.
7. (transitive) To force to submit.

Example Sentences

Don’t bend your knees.

The road bends to the right.

bending her eyes on the floor

Bend thine ear to supplication.

Word Forms

• bends
• bending
• bent
• bended

Synonyms for bend

Depending on context, synonyms include bow, courb, curb, curl, curve, crook.

Antonyms for bend

Common opposites include straighten, rectify, unbend, uncoil, uncurl, unfold.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include curve, crook, flexure, flexion, twist, fold.

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