Antonyms for bent

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

Synonyms for bent

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