bow down
Third Person
bows down
Present Participle
bowing down
Past Tense
bowed down
Past Participle
bowed down
1
to lower one's body in a gesture of respect or submission, often by bending at the waist or knees
- As a mark of respect, the students would bow down to their teacher at the end of each class.
- She felt compelled to bow down in front of the statue, overwhelmed by its beauty.
- The defeated army was forced to bow down before their conquerors, acknowledging their superiority.
- The loyal subjects bowed down before their king as a sign of reverence.
- They would bow down in prayer every morning, seeking guidance and strength.
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