bowing
/ˈbaʊɪŋ/
verb
- To bend the head or upper body forward as a gesture of respect, greeting, or acknowledgment.
- He bowed his head in prayer.
- The musician bowed deeply after the final song.
- She bowed to the queen before leaving the room.
- To bend or curve something, or to be bent or curved.
- The old floorboards bowed in the middle from years of use.
- He bowed the metal rod into a perfect circle.
- The tree branches bowed under the weight of the snow.
- To yield or submit to someone or something.
- The company finally bowed to public pressure and changed its policy.
- She refused to bow to their demands.
- He bowed to the inevitable and accepted the job offer.
Synonyms
noun
- The act of bending the head or upper body forward as a gesture of respect, greeting, or acknowledgment.
- In many cultures, bowing is a common way to show respect to elders.
- The performer took a deep bowing at the end of the show.
- His bowing to the audience was met with loud applause.