English Explanatory Dictionary

unbend

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove a bend so as to make, or allow to become, straight.
  2. To release (a load) from a strain or from exertion; to set at ease for a time; to relax.
  3. To unfasten sails from the spars or stays to which are attached for use.
  4. To cast loose or untie
  5. To cease to be bent; to become straight.
  6. To relax in exertion, attention, severity, or the like
  7. to enjoy oneself; to become affable and free from formality

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈbɛnd/ en-us-unbend.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-unbend.wav

Word forms

unbend unbends unbending unbent unbended

Etymology

From Middle English unbenden, equivalent to un- + bend.

This entry uses open data from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA/GFDL). Word forms are used for search and are not indexed as separate pages.
Back to search All on U Russian dictionary Dahl dictionary