bowed
word · lemma: bow
Definition
'Bowed' is the past form of 'bow.' It means to bend your upper body forward, usually as a sign of respect, greeting, or thanks. It can also mean something was bent in shape, like a 'bowed' branch.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or polite context; common collocations are 'bowed deeply', 'bowed his head'. Can also describe objects that are curved downward. Do not confuse with 'bowed' (rhymes with 'loud') meaning played with a bow (string instruments).
Spanish: inclinó - se inclinó - hizo una reverenciaPortuguese (BR): inclinou - fez uma reverênciaPortuguese (PT): inclinou - fez uma véniaChinese (Simplified): 鞠躬了 - 弯曲的Chinese (Traditional): 鞠躬了 - 彎曲的Hindi: झुका - सिर झुकायाArabic: انحنى - انحنتBengali: নমিত - বাঁকাRussian: поклонился - согнулсяJapanese: おじぎした - 曲がったVietnamese: cúi đầu - congKorean: 고개를 숙였다 - 휘었다Turkish: eğildi - büküldüUrdu: جھک گیا - مڑ گیاIndonesian: cúi đầu - cong
Example Sentences
The wind bowed the tree branches.
basic
She bowed her head in respect.
basic
He bowed politely before leaving the room.
basic
Everyone in the audience bowed after the performance ended.
natural
He bowed his head to apologize for his mistake.
natural
The old roof bowed under the weight of the snow.
natural