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bowles

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈboʊɫz// bowles

v. to bend your head or body forward to show respect or to say thank you. You often see this at the end of a performance or when meeting someone important.

v. to bend the head or upper body forward as a gesture of respect, greeting, or submission. Often used intransitively to describe a performer's action after a show.


Synonyms
Usage

The verb is often followed by the preposition 'to' when indicating the recipient of the gesture.

Pitfall

He bowed the kingHe bowed to the kingWhen the action is directed at a person, the verb requires the preposition 'to'.

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