bend

Definitions

• (transitive) To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
• (intransitive) To become curved.
• (transitive) To cause to change direction.
• (intransitive) To change direction.
• (intransitive) To be inclined; to direct itself.
• (intransitive) To stoop.
• (intransitive) To bow in prayer, or in token of submission.
• (transitive) To force to submit.
• (intransitive) To submit.
• (transitive) To apply to a task or purpose.
• (intransitive) To apply oneself to a task or purpose.
• (transitive) To adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary.
• (transitive) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
• (transitive) To smoothly change the pitch of a note.
• (intransitive) To swing the body when rowing.