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To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
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Don’t bend your knees.
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To become curved.
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Look at the trees bending in the wind.
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To cause to change direction.
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To change direction.
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The road bends to the right
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To be inclined; to direct itself.
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(usually with "down") To stoop.
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He bent down to pick up the pieces.
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To bow in prayer, or in token of submission.
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To force to submit.
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They bent me to their will.
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To submit.
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I am bending to my desire to eat junk food.
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To apply to a task or purpose.
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He bent the company's resources to gaining market share.
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To apply oneself to a task or purpose.
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He bent to the goal of gaining market share.
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To adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary.
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To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
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Bend the sail to the yard.
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To smoothly change the pitch of a note.
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You should bend the G slightly sharp in the next measure.
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To swing the body when rowing.