BENT (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

bent (on or upon)

adjective

Definition of bent (on or upon)

as in determined

fully committed to achieving a goal a bride-to-be bent on having the perfect wedding

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Adjective

Meanwhile, Machado remains determined to restart the push for free elections.

— John Otis, NPR, 16 July 2026
On the few occasions Mbappe was able to get into the box, the Real Madrid striker was swarmed by multiple defenders as Spain was determined to make anybody else defeat them.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

Amid this growth, banks continue to spend enormous sums to protect the savings of their customers from all manner of fraudsters intent on devising ways to separate Americans from their savings.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
If Stevens wants to return Michigan Democrats to their roots, El-Sayed is intent on taking his party—in Michigan and beyond—in a new and radically different direction.

— Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026

Definition of intent

Adjective

His desire to run in behind and carry the ball at speed was most impressive against Panama, something that England can use to test more resolute defensive sides, as well as those who will leave spaces in behind to attack.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 1 July 2026
England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.

— Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026

Definition of resolute

Adjective

Vanessa Haydon hasn’t given an update on her battle with breast cancer in a few weeks, but the news is apparently positive.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
One out of five patients presenting to emergency departments screens positive for food insecurity across multiple urban studies.

— Cole Hanson, STAT, 16 July 2026

Definition of positive

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bent (on or upon)

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