bend
//bɛnd//
Verb
bendInfinitive
bentPast tense
bentPast participle
bendingPresent participle
bendsThird-person singular
1
To cause something straight to become curved or angular
He bent the wire into a circle.
2
To move the body or a part of it into a curved or angular position
She bent her knees and picked up the box.
3
To change direction along a curve
The road bends to the left after the bridge.
4
To force someone to submit or yield to one's will
He refused to bend to their demands.
Antonym
Noun
1
A curved or angular part of something, especially in a road, river, or pipe
There is a sharp bend in the road ahead.
2
The act of bending or the state of being bent
A slight bend of the knees will help you balance better.