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Bend

noun

/bend/

Meaning

a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river

to curve something or cause it to change shape; to move the body or part of it downward or forward

There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.

She had to bend down to pick up the coin.

bend over backwards

curve, turn, twist, corner, flex, bow, arch, stoop

Entry 1

curve, turn, twist, corner

Entry 2

curve, flex, bow, arch, stoop

straight, line, straighten, unbend, stiffen

Entry 1

straight, line

Entry 2

straighten, unbend, stiffen

sharp bend, river bend, road bend, bend in the road, bend down, bend forward, bend the rules, bend over

Entry 1

sharp bend, river bend, road bend, bend in the road

Entry 2

bend down, bend forward, bend the rules, bend over

to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute

to engage in spoken exchange of ideas or talk

to make or become six times as great or as many

To plan and direct the course of a ship, vehicle, or journey.

to request information or seek an answer

to leave or give up a place, seat, or position