English Synonym Finder

bow

Definitions

A weapon for shooting arrows, typically made of a curved piece of wood joined at both ends by a taut string.

A knot tied with two loops and loose ends, used for tying shoelaces or decorative ribbons.

To bend the head or upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect, greeting, or acknowledgment.

Examples

The archer pulled back the string of his bow to aim at the target.

The performers took a deep bow after the audience gave them a standing ovation.

Synonyms

bend stoop incline curtsy nod submit yield

Antonyms

stand tall straighten rise resist defy oppose rebel