Looking for the meaning of the word BOWED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BOWED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Bow
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English būgan ‘bend, stoop’, of Germanic origin; related to German biegen, also to bow
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
baʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame
Short Definition:bend head as sign of respect etc.
Examples:- he turned and bowed to his father
- she knelt and bowed her head
- councillors stood with heads bowed
Definition:
bend with age or under pressure
Short Definition:bend with age or pressure
Examples:- the tree next to the house bowed in the wind
Definition:
(of a new film or product) be premiered or launched
Short Definition:be premiered or launched
Examples:- the trailer bowed in theaters nationwide on December 23
- the Pentium III bowed in early 1999
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