bend

verb
UK: /bend/
US: /bend/

  1. To curve something by distorting its shape.

    1. Please bend the wire to make a hook. [ ] [ ]
    2. The strong winds began to bend the tall trees dangerously. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move your body or part of your body so that it is not straight.

    1. Bend your knees when you lift something. [ ] [ ]
    2. She had to bend down to pick up the dropped coin from the floor. [ ] [ ]

  3. To change or influence something.

    1. Don't bend the rules just for one person. [ ] [ ]
    2. Under pressure, he might bend the truth to protect his friends. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

curve turn twist deflect bow stoop
bend noun

  1. A curve or turn.

    1. There's a bend in the road ahead. [ ] [ ]
    2. Be careful driving around the sharp bend on the coastal highway. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of bending.

    1. Give the wire a bend to hold it in place. [ ] [ ]
    2. With a slight bend of her head, she acknowledged their presence. [ ] [ ]
bend adjective

  1. A bend is a curve.

    1. That part of the river has bend shape. [ ] [ ]
    2. I see a bend river during the day, that was a good memory. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bend" in English means: To curve something by distorting its shape., To move your body or part of your body so that it is not straight., To change or influence something..

The phonetic transcription of "bend" is /bend/ in British English and /bend/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bend": curve, turn, twist, deflect, bow, stoop.

Example usage of "bend": "Please bend the wire to make a hook.". More examples on the page.