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Etymology

1. bend

verb. ['ˈbɛnd'] form a curve.

Etymology

  • benden (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • bendan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Bend

  • overextend
  • comprehend
  • condescend
  • transcend
  • recommend
  • landsend
  • apprehend
  • suspend
  • reoffend
  • pretend
  • portend
  • misspend
  • extend
  • expend
  • echemende
  • distend
  • contend
  • befriend
  • yearend
  • relend
  • intend
  • impend
  • descend
  • depend
  • defend
  • commend
  • backend
  • trend
  • spend
  • offend

How do you pronounce bend?

Pronounce bend as bɛnd.

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2. bend

verb. ['ˈbɛnd'] change direction.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • benden (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • bendan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. bend

verb. ['ˈbɛnd'] cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • benden (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • bendan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. bend

verb. ['ˈbɛnd'] bend one's back forward from the waist on down.

Etymology

  • benden (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • bendan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. bend

noun. ['ˈbɛnd'] curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.).

Etymology

  • benden (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • bendan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. bend

noun. ['ˈbɛnd'] movement that causes the formation of a curve.

Etymology

  • benden (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • bendan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. bend

noun. ['ˈbɛnd'] a circular segment of a curve.

Etymology

  • benden (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • bendan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. bend

verb. ['ˈbɛnd'] turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • benden (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • bendan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. bend

noun. ['ˈbɛnd'] an angular or rounded shape made by folding.

Etymology

  • benden (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • bendan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. bend

verb. ['ˈbɛnd'] bend a joint.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Etymology

  • benden (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • bendan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))