noun๐ShareA stipend paid to a canon of a cathedral."The canon received a monthly prebend as part of his compensation for serving at the cathedral. "religionjobfinancehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe property or other source of this endowment."The old church used its prebend, a collection of farmland and rental properties, to fund its community outreach programs. "propertyreligionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐SharePolitical patronage employment."The new teacher's prebend came with a guaranteed spot on the school board. "politicsgovernmentjobstateeconomyorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA prebendary.""The church awarded the scholar a prebend, providing him with income and a position within the cathedral." "religionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo bend in advance."The metalworker had to carefully prebend the pipe slightly before fitting it into the engine, so it would align properly. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
