Twist
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force. To join together by twining one part around another. To turn a knob etc. To distort or change the truth or meaning of words when repeating. To form a twist (in any of the above noun meanings).
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A twisting force Anything twisted, or the act of twisting; the degree of stress or strain when twisted. A type of thread or cotton traditionally used for buttonholes. A sliver of lemon peel added to a cocktail, etc. A sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc. A distortion to the meaning of a word or passage. An unexpected turn in a story, tale, etc. A type of dance characterised by rotating one's hips. A rotation of the body when diving. A sprain, especially to the ankle.
Example sentence: We all have original ideas. Even if we don't see ourselves as supercreative or as wild nonconformists, we have insights every day about how the world around us could be better. It might be a better way of running meetings in your office that would be less mind-numbing. It might be a little twist on a product or a service.
Bend
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A curve.Any of the various knots which join the ends of two lines.(the bends) A severe condition caused by excessively quick decompression, causing bubbles of nitrogen to form in the blood; decompression sickness.One of the honourable ordinaries formed by two diagonal lines drawn from the dexter chief to the sinister base; it generally occupies a fifth part of the shield if uncharged, but if charged one third.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.To become curved.To cause to change direction.To change direction.To stoop.To force to submit.To submit.To apply to a task or purpose.To apply oneself to a task or purpose.To adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary.To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.To smoothly change the pitch of a note.To swing the body when rowing.
Example sentence: Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total; of all those acts will be written the history of this generation.