English / word
bow
noun, verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
An inclination of the head or body forward in greeting, respect, or worship; or to bend the body in this way.; a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
to bend the upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect or greeting.
In context
01
The artist gave a graceful bow to the cheering audience.
02
In Japanese culture, a polite bow is a standard greeting.
Synonyms
nod,bend,kneel
Antonyms
stand,rise,resist
Collocations
take a bow,bow deeply,bow politely
Verb forms
Past: bowed · Past participle: bowed · -ing: bowing