Bowed: meaning, definitions and examples

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bowed

[ baʊd ]

^{Context #1}

gesture of respect

To bend the body or head as a gesture of respect or greeting.

Synonyms

curtsey, kowtow, salute

Examples of usage

He bowed to the queen upon entering the room.
She bowed her head in acknowledgement of his presence.

^{Context #2}

submitting

To yield or submit to another.

Synonyms

accede, concede, submit

Examples of usage

He bowed to the pressure from his colleagues.
She bowed to his demands to avoid conflict.

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archery

The act of bending the body when shooting an arrow.

Synonyms

arch, curtsy

Examples of usage

His perfect bow led to a bullseye.

Translations

Translations of the word "bowed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 curvado

🇮🇳 झुका हुआ

🇩🇪 gebeugt

🇮🇩 membungkuk

🇺🇦 зігнутий

🇵🇱 zgięty

🇯🇵 曲がった (まがった)

🇫🇷 courbé

🇪🇸 doblado

🇹🇷 eğilmiş

🇰🇷 구부러진

🇸🇦 منحني

🇨🇿 ohnutý

🇸🇰 ohnutý

🇨🇳 弯曲的 (wān qū de)

🇸🇮 upognjen

🇮🇸 boginn

🇰🇿 иілген

🇬🇪 მოხრილი

🇦🇿 əyilmiş

🇲🇽 doblado

Word origin

The word 'bowed' originated from the Old English word 'bugan', which means to bend or to bow. It has been used in the English language for centuries to signify various meanings of bending or showing respect. The gesture of bowing has long been associated with acts of humility, respect, and submission in many cultures around the world.

See also: bough, bow, bowgun, bowing, longbow, unbowed.