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Grammar : Verb
Spell : lent
Phonetic Transcription : lɛnt



Definition of leant

Origin :
  • "action or state of leaning," 1776, from lean (v.).
  • verb bend, angle toward
  • verb be disposed
  • verb count, depend on
Example sentences :
  • He leant forward and brought his puzzled gaze to bear upon her.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • He leaped up and ran to the top of the stairs and leant over the banisters.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • He leant across the table and took hold of one of Maggie's hands.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • She leant out of the window as if she were trying to see him more closely.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • She peered out of the window, and then leant her head through the opening.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • They leant back against the cushions and looked at each other.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • He leant across the table and, pointing to the paper, said, "Are you using that?"
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Fanny leant behind him, and apart from all, against one of the pews.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • With the left hand, too, he leant heavily on a thick walking-stick.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Ferrand leant over and cast a glance at the sick woman, who had not stirred.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

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