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bend

/bɛnd/

[/bɛnd/]

to make or become curved

Beginnerverb

Definition

To bend means to make something curved or to lean your body over.

Example

Bend your knees when you lift the box.

Bend your knees when you lift the box.

Etymology

From Old English 'bendan' meaning to bend a bow.

How & Where It’s Used

Common verb for curving or leaning over.

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