adjective

bended

Bended (adjective) means Bent; used chiefly in the fixed phrase "on bended knee.". Example: “He proposed on bended knee.”

adjective

Bent; used chiefly in the fixed phrase "on bended knee."

"He proposed on bended knee."

How to use bended

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned form of "bent," now surviving mainly in the phrase "on bended knee."

Common mistake

Don’t use "bended" as a general past tense of "bend" — modern English uses "bent" everywhere except that one fixed phrase.

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Rhymes for bended

ended blended amended defended extended intended attended expended pretended distended suspended unattended

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bended” mean?

The word “bended” means bent; used chiefly in the fixed phrase "on bended knee.". In plain terms, an old-fashioned form of "bent," now surviving mainly in the phrase "on bended knee.".

How do you use “bended” in a sentence?

Here is “bended” used in a sentence: “He proposed on bended knee.”

What part of speech is “bended”?

“Bended” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of bended?

"bended" (adjective) means bent; used chiefly in the fixed phrase "on bended knee.".