bowed

[US]/bod/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

bowed: adj. curved like a bow; in a shape of a bow

Phrases & Collocations

bowed low

bowed in respect

bowed his head

bowed instruments

Example Sentences

he bowed with great dignity.

They bowed in homage to the Unknown Soldiers.

bowed us into the restaurant.

Grief bowed them down.

the creepers were bowed down with flowers.

He bowed his thanks.

The guilty man bowed his head in shame.

Their football team bowed out of the competition with unknown reasons.

The congregation bowed their heads in prayer.

The servant bowed the guests out as they left.

His shoulders bowed with age.

He bowed to the thunder of applause from the audience.

he turned and bowed to his father.

a gorgeously dressed footman bowed her into the hallway.

Crustily skin of head bowed, ceng step!

All the men in the court bowed before the king as he entered.

The apple tree was bowed down with the weight of its fruit.

the government has bowed to pressure from farmers to increase compensation.

Real-world Examples

The double bass of the--but is it bowed?

Source: Listening to Music (Video Version)

A young man of thirty advanced and bowed.

Source: Around the World in Eighty Days

Albert extended his hand, and Edmond took it with his head bowed.

Source: The Count of Monte Cristo: Selected Edition

With the weapon, by my side, all china will be bowed for me.

Source: Universal Dialogue for Children's Animation

" Go on, go on! " added Winkle and Tupman, while the President bowed benignly.

Source: Little Women (Bilingual Edition)

Edwards's hands flew to her eyes as she bowed down in pain and stumbled.

Source: New York Times

Tom bowed. " Good morning, Your Majesty."

Source: L1 Wizard and Cat

Ann bowed and then waved her wand.

Source: L1 Wizard and Cat

Mr. Zuckerman took off his cap and bowed.

Source: Charlotte's Web

" So you are" . The singer bowed. " My pardons" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

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