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Definition bow in American English

bow verb

verb
/baʊ/
1

to bend your body forward from the waist, especially to show respect for someone

Example

Paul rose from his chair, bowed, and left the room.

Example

Do people still have to bow to the Queen?

Synonyms and related words
bob bob bow
2

to bend your head forward so that you are looking down

Example

She kneeled and bowed her head.

Example

Father was walking along slowly, shoulders bowed.

Synonyms and related words
balance bear yourself bend
Definition bow in American English

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