bow
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- noun
- /baʊ/
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reverencia
- At the end of the concert, the soloist took a deep bow to acknowledge the enthusiastic cheers.
- take a bow
I'll, I'll say that you know, about six of them bowed, kind of did a quick bow forward.
- I'll, I'll say that you know, about six of them bowed, kind of did a quick bow forward.
Examples
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The spotlight is finally yours, so take a bow.
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After an extremely short performance, the child gives a short, if awkward, bow and hastily sits down.
Academic text (2000) -
All right, take a bow.
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Come on, Dad, stand up and take a bow.
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The cast is taking its final bow
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Don't I wave or take a bow or something?
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Smiling, Andrew gave a bow of acknowledgment that caused the girl to blush and lower her eyes.
Fiction book (1990) -
Peter Anthony takes my hand, bows, and kisses my fingers.
Fiction book (1992) -
Then the Madame came out, glaring at Zero, turned, and took a bow to the audience for having survived Brecht.
Fiction book (1992) -
After the performance, the actors took a bow to thank the audience for their applause.
Synonyms
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A quick downward movement of the head to show agreement or greeting
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A formal gesture showing respect, like raising a hand or bowing
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A low bow that shows respect used as a greeting in Muslim cultures
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A deep formal bow made by moving one foot back to show respect
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A polite gesture of bending the knees and lowering the body, often by women
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A small gesture like a bow that shows respect or obedience
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A small act that shows respect or thanks
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Bending the head or upper body forward to show respect
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A deep bow made by moving one foot back to show respect
Idioms
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An early warning action or comment showing a stronger response may follow
- Archaic
To tell a story in a way that makes what happened sound bigger or not true
Compounds
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A thin curved stick with horsehair used to play the violin by drawing it across the strings
- Archaic
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A member of London's first organized police force from the mid 1700s to the early 1800s
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A window that sticks out from a wall in a gentle curve to give more light and space
Legs that curve outward at the knees so the feet and ankles touch while the knees are apart
Legs that curve outward below the knee so the knees stay apart when the feet are together
- Specialized
A bow movement from the part near your hand toward the tip when playing a string instrument
- Specialized
An upward movement of the bow from tip toward the hand when playing violin or cello
How Respectful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bow as the noun for an act of bending comes from an old English verb bugan that meant 'to bend'. So a bow is literally a bending of the head or body as a sign of respect.