Word
bowles
Phoneticsbowles
/ˈboʊɫz/
Definition
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.
Usage
The verb is often followed by the preposition 'to' when indicating the recipient of the gesture.
Pitfall
He bowed the king
He bowed to the king
When the action is directed at a person, the verb requires the preposition 'to'.
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