bent

From Middle English bent-, preterite stem (as in bente, benten, etc.), and Middle English bent, ibent, ybent, past participle forms of Middle English benden (“to bend”). Equivalent to bend + -t.

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bend

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

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