Definitions

1. 1.to bend (bending, to bend something towards something)
2. 2.to bend (to adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary)
3. 3.to bend (tp cause someone against their will to do something or behave in a certain way, in line with our expectations)
4. 4.to be bent (to have one's shape changed)
5. 5.to be bent (to submit to outside influence)