Bend

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Mục lục 1 Verb (used with object) 1.1 to force (an object, esp. a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form 1.2 to direct or turn in a particular direction 1.3 to cause to submit or yield 1.4 to modify or relax (restrictions, regulations, etc.) temporarily or in certain circumstances 1.5 to incline mentally (usually fol. by to or toward ) 1.6 to pull back the string of (a bow or the like) in preparation for shooting. 1.7 Nautical . to fasten. 1.8 Archaic . to strain or brace tensely (often fol. by up ). 2 Verb (used without object) 2.1 to become curved, crooked, or bent 2.2 to assume a bent posture; stoop (often fol. by over ) 2.3 to turn or incline in a particular direction; be directed 2.4 to yield or submit; give in. 2.5 to bow in submission or reverence 2.6 to direct one's energies 3 Noun 3.1 the act of bending. 3.2 something that bends; curve; crook 3.3 Nautical . any of various loops or knots for joining the ends of two ropes or the like, or for joining the end of a rope or the like to some other object. 3.4 bends, Nautical . 3.5 the bends, aeroembolism ( def. 2 ) . ? 4 Idioms 4.1 around or round the bend 4.2 bend or lean or fall over backward 5 Antonyms 5.1 noun 5.2 verb 6 Synonyms 6.1 noun 6.2 verb

Verb (used with object)

to force (an object, esp. a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form

to bend an iron rod into a hoop.

to direct or turn in a particular direction

to bend one's energies to the task.

to cause to submit or yield

to bend someone to one's will.

to modify or relax (restrictions, regulations, etc.) temporarily or in certain circumstances

to bend the rules.

to incline mentally (usually fol. by to or toward )

bending his thoughts back toward his childhood.

to pull back the string of (a bow or the like) in preparation for shooting.

Nautical . to fasten.

Archaic . to strain or brace tensely (often fol. by up ).

Verb (used without object)

to become curved, crooked, or bent

a bow that bends easily.

to assume a bent posture; stoop (often fol. by over )

to bend as one walks; to bend over and pick up something.

to turn or incline in a particular direction; be directed

The road bent toward the south.

to yield or submit; give in.

to bow in submission or reverence

bending to one's monarch.

to direct one's energies

We bent to our work as the bell sounded.

Noun

the act of bending.

something that bends; curve; crook

a bend in the road; a bend in the curtain rod.

Nautical . any of various loops or knots for joining the ends of two ropes or the like, or for joining the end of a rope or the like to some other object.

bends, Nautical .

thick planking immediately below the waterways of a wooden vessel.

the wales of a vessel.

the bends, aeroembolism ( def. 2 ) . ?

Idioms

around or round the bend

Slang . insane; crazy

These interruptions will send me round the bend!

bend or lean or fall over backward

to exert oneself to the utmost; make a serious effort

They bent over backward to make sure their guests were comfortable.

Antonyms

noun

line

verb

straighten

Synonyms

noun

angle , arc , bending , bow , corner , crook , curvation , curvature , deflection , deviation , flection , flexure , hook , lean , loop , round , sag , shift , tack , tilt , turn , twist , yaw , zigzag , curve , affectation , arcuation , bight , circumflexion , coil , flexion , flexuosity , inclination , incurvation , incurvature , meander , oxbow , penchant , retroflexion , sinuosity , spring , tendency , tortuosity

verb

angle away , angle off , arch , bow , buckle , camber , careen , circle , contort , crimp , crinkle , crook , crouch , curl , deflect , deform , detour , double , droop , flex , genuflect , hook , incline , incurvate , lean , loop , pervert , round , spiral , stoop , swerve , tilt , turn , twist , veer , verge , warp , waver , wilt , wind , yaw , zigzag , change mind , compel , direct , mold , shape , subdue , submit , sway , yield , angle , arc , curve , refract , hump , hunch , scrunch , give , address , buckle down , concentrate , dedicate , devote , focus , apply , arcuate , circumflex , condescend , curvature , divert , fasten , incurve , kink , negotiate , persuade , ply , replicate , sag