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/baʊd/
Meaning & Definition
verb
past tense of bow; to bend the upper part of the body forward as a gesture of respect or greeting.
He bowed deeply to the audience at the end of his performance.
to yield or give way under pressure; to submit.
The fierce winds caused the trees to bow but they did not break.
to bend downward or forward.
The flowers bowed under the weight of the heavy rain.
adjective
having a curved or bent shape.
The bowed branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.
Etymology
The word 'bowed' comes from Middle English 'bowe', from Old English 'būgan', meaning to bend or curve.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bowed out
To withdraw or drop out, especially in a respectful manner.
take a bow
To acknowledge applause or appreciation, usually after a performance.
bowed head
A sign of humility, respect, or submission.
Related Words
bow
To bend one's body forward as a gesture of respect or greeting.
bend
To curve or force something straight into a curve.
Slang Meanings
To be in a submissive or defeated state.
After the argument, he was really bowed.
To humbly concede.
She had to bowed to his judgment on the matter.