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- pronunciation:
- baU
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- bow and scrape, bow out, take a bow
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bows, bowing, bowed |
| definition 1: |
to bend the head or upper body forward in order to greet or take notice of someone.
- synonyms:
- nod
- similar words:
- bend, curtsy, salute
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| definition 2: |
to give up to or submit.
They finally bowed to the pressure from their friends.- synonyms:
- defer, submit
- similar words:
- comply, surrender
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| related words: |
bend, crouch, lean, stoop |
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| phrase: |
bow and scrape, bow out |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act of bending the head or upper body forward to greet or take notice of someone.
He made a deep bow when he finished his performance.- similar words:
- curtsy, gesture, nod
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| phrase: |
take a bow |
| derivation: |
bowedness (n.) |
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