verb#6,192 by frequency
bend
/bɛnd/
To cause to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means; To become curved; To cause to change direction; To change direction
- he/she/it
- bends
- past participle
- bent
Meanings
- 1
To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means
She bent over the child.
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I can't bend my right arm.
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- 2
To become curved
- 3
To cause to change direction
- 4
To change direction
- 5
To be inclined; to direct itself
- 6
To stoop
- 7
To apply to a task or purpose
- 8
To apply oneself to a task or purpose
- 9
To bow in prayer, or in token of submissionrare
- 10
To force to submitrare