bowes

1. bend one's knee or body, or lower one's headExamples: "He bowed before the King"; "She bowed her head in shame"Synonyms: bow, bow down

2. yield to another's wish or opinionExamples: "The government bowed to the military pressure"Synonyms: accede, bow, defer, give in, submit

3. bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greetingExamples: "He bowed before the King"Synonyms: bow

4. bend one's back forward from the waist on downExamples: "he crouched down"; "She bowed before the Queen"; "The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse"Synonyms: bend, bow, crouch, stoop

5. play on a string instrument with a bowSynonyms: bow