English word bend comes from Proto-Indo-European *bʰendʰ-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *bʰendʰ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | bind, to bind, to tie, bind , to tie |
| *bandą | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *bandijaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | (transitive) To bend. (transitive) To bind, fetter, restrain; stretch. |
| bendan | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| benden | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| bend | English (eng) | (intransitive) To apply oneself to a task or purpose.. (intransitive) To be inclined; to direct itself.. (intransitive) To become curved.. (intransitive) To bow in prayer, or in token of submission.. (intransitive) To change direction.. (intransitive) To submit.. (intransitive, nautical) To swing the body when rowing.. (intransitive, usually, with "down") To stoop.. (transitive) To adapt or [...] |