verbπShareTo cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means."Donβt bend your knees."actionphysicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become curved."Look at the trees bending in the wind."actionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to change direction."The strong wind bent the tall tree branches towards the ground. "directionactionChat 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 young girl bent her head to listen more closely to her mother's instructions. "directiontendencyattitudeChat 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."Before starting the meeting, the team leader bent in silent prayer for success. "religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo force to submit."They bent me to their will."actionattitudemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo submit."I am bending to my desire to eat junk food."actionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply to a task or purpose."The student bent their efforts to finishing the project on time. "actionattitudetendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply oneself to a task or purpose."He bent to the goal of gaining market share."attitudeactiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary."The teacher bent the lesson plan to better suit the students' needs. "actionattitudecharactermoralvalueChat 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 rower bent his body rhythmically as he pulled the oars. "nauticalsailingsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn inclination or talent."He had a natural bent for painting."tendencyabilitycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA predisposition to act or react in a particular way."His mind was of a technical bent."tendencycharacterattitudemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe state of being curved, crooked, or inclined from a straight line; flexure; curvity."the bent of a bow"appearancestructureconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA declivity or slope, as of a hill."The farmer walked along the gentle bent of the hill leading to his orchard. "geographynaturegeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareParticular direction or tendency; flexion; course."The company's new marketing bent is toward younger consumers. "directiontendencywayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA transverse frame of a framed structure; a subunit of framing."The carpenter carefully assembled the small bent for the new bookshelf. "architecturestructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTension; force of acting; energy; impetus."The bent of the project proposal was to increase student participation in after-school activities. "energyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(Of something that is usually straight) folded, dented"The metal ruler was bent in half, making it unusable for measuring. "appearanceconditionmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCorrupt, dishonest"The politician was accused of being bent and accepting bribes. "moralcharactervalueattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHomosexual."My friend, David, is a bent young man. "culturelanguagesocietysexpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDetermined or insistent."He was bent on going to Texas, but not even he could say why."attitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(Of a person) leading a life of crime."The rumors said that the boy was bent on a life of crime, skipping school and getting involved with a local gang. "policepersoncharactermoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareInaccurately aimed"That shot was so bent it left the pitch."directionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSuffering from the bends"The diver was bent after surfacing too quickly from the deep water. "medicinediseasebodyphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHigh from both marijuana and alcohol."Man, I am so bent right now!"mindsensationconditionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various stiff or reedy grasses."The farmer used the tall bent to make a sturdy fence around the field. "plantbiologynatureagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA grassy area, grassland."The children played hide-and-seek in the large, sunny bent. "environmentareanatureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe old dried stalks of grasses."The farmer carefully raked the bent into a neat pile for the animals. "plantnatureenvironmentagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading