Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To make something that is usually straight into a curved or angular shape by applying force.
Bend
/bɛnd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
'Quite,' said Madeline, bending over him.
She looked round her, then bent forward, lowering her voice.
'What is this?' Analytical Chemist bends and whispers.
Etymology:
The word bend originates from the Old English bendan, meaning to bend or bind, which comes from the Proto-Germanic *bandijana, related to Old Norse benda.
Usage Statistics:
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