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Bend (Verb)

Meaning¹

Change direction; "The road bends".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

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Meaning²

Cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

You will need to bend the pipe at a 45-degree angle to fit it under the sink.
The plumber carefully bent the copper tubing to avoid kinking the line.
She took the wire hanger and bent it into a hook to hang her coat.
The craftsman skillfully bent the metal strip into the shape of a bird's wing.
The strong athlete could bend a steel bar into a U-shape with his bare hands.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Unbend

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Meaning³

Bend one's back forward from the waist on down; "he crouched down"; "She bowed before the Queen"; "The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

She bent over to examine the broken vase more closely.
The old man bent forward as he rummaged through his garden, searching for weeds.
He bent down to pick up the small ball that had rolled under the couch.
She bent over the sink to splash cold water on her face.
They had to bend down low to navigate the small, narrow cave.