To Bend

1. (transitive) To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
2. (intransitive) To become curved.
3. (transitive) To cause to change direction.
4. (intransitive) To change direction.
5. (intransitive) To be inclined; to direct itself.
6. (intransitive, usually with "down") To stoop.
7. (intransitive) To bow in prayer, or in token of submission.
8. (transitive) To force to submit.
9. (intransitive) To submit.
10. (transitive) To apply to a task or purpose.
11. (intransitive) To apply oneself to a task or purpose.
12. (transitive) To adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary.
13. (transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
14. (transitive, music) To smoothly change the pitch of a note.
15. (intransitive, nautical) To swing the bodywhen rowing.