Bend: meaning, definitions and examples

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bend

[ bend ]

^{Context #1}

in motion

To cause something that is usually straight to become curved or angled

Synonyms

curve, flex, twist

Examples of usage

He bent the wire into a circle.
She bent down to pick up the coin.

^{Context #2}

figurative

To influence or persuade someone to your way of thinking

Synonyms

influence, persuade, sway

Examples of usage

The teacher bent the student's opinion on the topic.
The advertisement was designed to bend consumer behavior.

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shape

A curved or angled shape

Synonyms

angle, curve, turn

Examples of usage

The road took a sharp bend to the right.
The tree had a natural bend in its trunk.

Translations

Translations of the word "bend" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dobrar

🇮🇳 मोड़ना

🇩🇪 biegen

🇮🇩 membengkokkan

🇺🇦 гнути

🇵🇱 zginać

🇯🇵 曲げる (mageru)

🇫🇷 plier

🇪🇸 doblar

🇹🇷 bükmek

🇰🇷 구부리다 (guburida)

🇸🇦 ينحني (yanhanee)

🇨🇿 ohýbat

🇸🇰 ohýbať

🇨🇳 弯曲 (wānqū)

🇸🇮 upogniti

🇮🇸 beygja

🇰🇿 иілу

🇬🇪 მოხრა

🇦🇿 bükmək

🇲🇽 doblar

Word origin

The word 'bend' originated from Middle English 'benden' which is derived from Old English 'bendan', meaning 'to bend or make curved'. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, symbolizing flexibility, influence, and change in shape.