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Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : bent
Phonetic Transcription : bɛnt



Definition of bent

Origin :
  • "mental inclination," 1570s, probably from earlier literal sense "condition of being deflected or turned" (1530s), from bent (adj.) "not straight" (q.v.).
  • adj curved
  • adj determined
  • noun inclination; talent
Example sentences :
  • But as Philothea bent over him, she perceived a faint pulsation of the heart.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • This business attended to, Robert bent his steps to Mr. Paine's office.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The two bent their steps to the shore, and looked out to sea.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • How pale and eager their faces looked as they bent above him!
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • Austin rose and bent over Katherine's chair in some concern.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • Every thought was bent to attain the end, no labour was deemed to arduous.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Mrs. Roberts was not in the mood to argue; she was bent on information.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • "Or any other man who ever bent a long-bow," cried his victorious adversary.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "That will I," said Alleyne, blithely, and bent to the task.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Her voice lowered to a quick pleading, and she bent toward the man at the desk.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

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