verbπShareTo cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means."Donβt bend your knees."physicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become curved."Look at the trees bending in the wind."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to change direction."The gardener was bending the young tree to train it to grow in the desired direction. "actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change direction."The road bends to the right"directionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be inclined; to direct itself."The company is bending its marketing strategy to appeal to a younger audience. "directionactiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually with "down") To stoop."He bent down to pick up the pieces."bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bow in prayer, or in token of submission."The knight, recognizing the king's authority, was bending before him in submission. "religionritualactiontheologyattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo force to submit."They bent me to their will."actionpoliticsmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo submit."I am bending to my desire to eat junk food."attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply to a task or purpose."She is bending all her efforts to finishing her homework before dinner. "actionworkjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply oneself to a task or purpose."He bent to the goal of gaining market share."actionattitudecharactermindprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary."The lawyer was accused of bending the truth to protect his client. "actionattitudecommunicationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast."Bend the sail to the yard."nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo smoothly change the pitch of a note."You should bend the G slightly sharp in the next measure."musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo swing the body when rowing."The rowing coach instructed the team to focus on bending at the waist to maximize their power. "sailingsportnauticalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA motion or action that bends."a bending of the knees"actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn instance of something being adapted or distorted."bendings of the rules"actionprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
