Synonyms
court, judge, justice, magistrate—more at JUDGE
2bench verb 1 : to furnish with benches
2 : to seat on a bench
3 : to remove from or keep out of a game
bench mark noun 1 : a mark on a permanent object serving as an elevation reference in topographical surveys
2 usually bench·mark : a point of reference for measurement; also : STANDARD
bench press noun : a press in weight lifting performed by a lifter lying on a bench
— bench–press verb
bench warrant noun : a warrant issued by a presiding judge or by a court against a person guilty of contempt or indicted for a crime
1bend verb bent ; bend·ing 1 : to draw (as a bow) taut
2 : to curve or cause a change of shape in <~ a bar>
3 : to make fast : SECURE
4 : DEFLECT
5 : to turn in a certain direction 6 : to direct strenuously or with interest : APPLY 7 : SUBDUE
8 : to curve downward
9 : YIELD, SUBMIT
Synonyms
[2] arc, arch, bow, crook, curve, hook, round, sweep, swerve, wheel—more at CURVE
[5] aim, cast, direct, head, level, set, train—more at AIM
[6] address, apply, buckle, devote, give—more at APPLY
2bend noun 1 : an act or process of bending
2 : something bent; especially : CURVE
3 plural : a painful and sometimes fatal disorder caused by release of gas bubbles in the tissues upon too rapid decrease in air pressure after a stay in a compressed atmosphere
Synonyms
angle, arc, arch, bow, crook, curve, turn, wind; also kink, warp
Antonyms
straight line
3bend noun : a knot by which a rope is fastened (as to another rope)
bend·er noun : SPREE
1beneath adverb : in or to a lower position : BELOW
Synonyms
below, under—more at BELOW
2beneath preposition 1 : in or to a lower position than : BELOW, UNDER 2 : unworthy of 3 : concealed by
bene·dic·tion noun : the invocation of a blessing esp. at the close of a public worship service
ben·e·fac·tion noun : a charitable donation
Synonyms
alms, beneficence, charity, contribution, donation, philanthropy—more at CONTRIBUTION
ben·e·fac·tor noun : one that confers a benefit and esp. a benefaction
ben·e·fac·tress noun : a woman who is a benefactor
ben·e·fice noun : an ecclesiastical office to which the revenue from an endowment is attached
be·nef·i·cence noun 1 : beneficent quality
2 : a benefit conferred : BENEFACTION
Synonyms
alms, benefaction, charity, contribution, donation, philanthropy—more at CONTRIBUTION
be·nef·i·cent adjective 1 : doing or producing good (as by acts of kindness or charity)
2 : BENEFICIAL
Synonyms
benevolent, compassionate, good-hearted, humane, kind, kindly, sympathetic, tender, tenderhearted, warmhearted—more at HUMANE
altruistic, benevolent, charitable, humanitarian, philanthropic—more at CHARITABLE
ben·e·fi·cial adjective : being of benefit or help : HELPFUL
— ben·e·fi·cial·ly adverb
Synonyms
advantageous, favorable, helpful, profitable, salutary; also gratifying, rewarding, satisfying
Antonyms
disadvantageous, unfavorable, unhelpful
ben·e·fi·cia·ry noun, plural -ries : one that receives a benefit (as the income of a trust or the proceeds of an insurance)
1benefit noun 1 : ADVANTAGE 2 a : useful aid
b : material aid provided or due (as in sickness or unemployment) as a right
3 : a performance or event to