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(Entry 1 of 2)
1
to cause to turn away from a straight line
- she bent the blade of the knife when she got it jammed in the drawer
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2
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
- bent herself to the task for the rest of the day
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3
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
- bent all of his efforts toward making his first documentary film
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4
to turn away from a straight line or course
- the stream bends slightly to the east
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5
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
- attorneys bending the facts to put their client in the most favorable light
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6
to cause (something) to hold to another
- bend a leash to the dog's collar
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bend
nounSynonyms of bend (Entry 2 of 2)
1
something that curves or is curved
- it's hard to see around that bend in the road, so be careful
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The first known use of bend was before the 12th century
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