bended

[ ben-did ]

/ ˈbɛn dɪd /

verb Archaic.

simple past tense and past participle of bend¹.

Words nearby bended

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Definition for bended (2 of 2)

bend ¹

[ bend ]

/ bɛnd /

verb (used with object), bent or (Archaic) bend·ed; bend·ing.

to force (an object, especially 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 followed 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 followed by up).

verb (used without object), bent or (Archaic) bend·ed; bend·ing.

to become curved, crooked, or bent: a bow that bends easily.

to assume a bent posture; stoop (often followed 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).

Origin of bend

before 1000; Middle English benden (v.) Old English bendan to bind, bend (a bow); cognate with Middle High German benden, Old Norse benda; akin to Old Norse band band. See band³

SYNONYMS FOR bend

1 curve, crook, flex, bow.

3 mold, subdue, influence.

synonym study for bend

10. Bend, bow, stoop imply taking a bent posture. Bend and bow are used of the head and upper body; stoop is used of the body only.

OTHER WORDS FROM bend

bend·a·ble, adjective non·bend·ing, adjective re·bend·a·ble, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for bended

The barbarians come, not wielding a rubber chicken, but on bended knee with a proffered rose.

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And, of course, Hitchcock, to whom the filmmakers practically got down on bended knee.

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Commissioner Roger Goodell made Vick come on bended knee to apply for reinstatement.

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They pleaded with her, on bended knees, in the village church, to ward off this dread enemy and to send them protection.

Our Little Polish Cousin |Florence E. Mendel

She looked and saw two men advance with eager step and fall on bended knee at the foot of the throne amid a buzz of excitement.

The King's Men |Robert Grant, John Boyle O'Reilly, J. S. Dale, and John T. Wheelwright
In standing, preparatory to the dive, the knees should be slightly bent, so that the spring comes from the bended knees and toes.

Swimming Scientifically Taught |Frank Eugen Dalton and Louis C. Dalton
The closing words were uttered on bended knees, and with uplifted hands.

The Two Admirals |J. Fenimore Cooper
If the attendants offered him wine or the various delicacies of the festival, it was upon their bended knees.

Biographical Stories |Nathaniel Hawthorne

British Dictionary definitions for bended (1 of 2)

bend ¹

/ (bɛnd) /

verb bends, bending or bent

to form or cause to form a curve, as by pushing or pulling

to turn or cause to turn from a particular direction the road bends left past the church

(intr; often foll by down , etc) to incline the body; stoop; bow

to submit or cause to submit to bend before superior force

(tr) to turn or direct (one's eyes, steps, attention, etc)

(tr) to concentrate (the mind); apply oneself closely

(tr) nautical to attach or fasten, as a sail to a boom or a line to a cleat

bend over backwards informal to make a special effort, esp in order to please he bends over backwards to accommodate his customers

bend someone's ear informal to speak at length to an unwilling listener, esp to voice one's troubles

bend the rules informal to ignore rules or change them to suit one's own convenience

noun

a curved part, as in a road or river

nautical a knot or eye in a line for joining it to another or to an object

the act or state of bending

round the bend British slang mad; crazy; eccentric

Derived forms of bend

bendable, adjective

Word Origin for bend

Old English bendan; related to Old Norse benda, Middle High German benden; see bind, band ³

British Dictionary definitions for bended (2 of 2)

bend ²

/ (bɛnd) /

noun

heraldry an ordinary consisting of a diagonal line traversing a shield

Word Origin for bend

Old English bend band ²; see bend 1

Medical definitions for bended

bend

[ bĕnd ]

v.

To incline the body; stoop.

Idioms and Phrases with bended

bend

In addition to the idioms beginning with bend

bend one's elbow
bend over backwards
bend someone's ear

also see:

around the bend
crook (bend) one's elbow
on bended knee

Also see underbent.

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bended

verb Archaic.

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Definition for bended (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), bent or (Archaic) bend·ed; bend·ing.

verb (used without object), bent or (Archaic) bend·ed; bend·ing.

noun

Origin of bend

SYNONYMS FOR bend

synonym study for bend

OTHER WORDS FROM bend

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British Dictionary definitions for bended (1 of 2)

verb bends, bending or bent

noun

Derived forms of bend

Word Origin for bend

British Dictionary definitions for bended (2 of 2)

noun

Word Origin for bend

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v.

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bended

verb Archaic.

Words nearby bended

Definition for bended (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), bent or (Archaic) bend·ed; bend·ing.

verb (used without object), bent or (Archaic) bend·ed; bend·ing.

noun

Origin of bend

SYNONYMS FOR bend

synonym study for bend

OTHER WORDS FROM bend

Words related to bended

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British Dictionary definitions for bended (1 of 2)

verb bends, bending or bent

noun

Derived forms of bend

Word Origin for bend

British Dictionary definitions for bended (2 of 2)

noun

Word Origin for bend

Medical definitions for bended

v.

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