Bow to

verb

To agree to something or do what someone else wants.

I won't bow to his ridiculous demands.
Visual representation of "bow to" - To agree to something or do what someone else wants

Often appears as...

  • bow to pressure
  • bow to demands
verb

To bend your body forward from the waist in order to respect someone or say hello.

He bowed to the queen as she passed by.
Visual representation of "bow to" - To bend your body forward from the waist in order to respect someone or say hello

Often appears as...

  • bow to the audience
  • bow to the queen
verb

To bend with force or under pressure.

The branches bowed to the weight of the snow.
Visual representation of "bow to" - To bend with force or under pressure

Often appears as...

  • bow to the weight
  • bow to the wind
verb

To agree to something or do what someone else wants.

I won't bow to his ridiculous demands.
Visual representation of "bow to" - To agree to something or do what someone else wants

Often appears as...

  • bow to pressure
  • bow to demands
verb

To bend your body forward from the waist in order to respect someone or say hello.

He bowed to the queen as she passed by.
Visual representation of "bow to" - To bend your body forward from the waist in order to respect someone or say hello

Often appears as...

  • bow to the audience
  • bow to the queen
verb

To bend with force or under pressure.

The branches bowed to the weight of the snow.
Visual representation of "bow to" - To bend with force or under pressure

Often appears as...

  • bow to the weight
  • bow to the wind
Definition 1 of 3
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Power Dynamics

Used when someone reluctantly agrees due to another's influence or authority.

Illustration for Power Dynamics
The committee bowed to the CEO's decision.
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Resistance

Implies initial resistance before eventually conceding.

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He finally bowed to her requests after much debate.
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Negative Connotation

Can suggest weakness or lack of control.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The government shouldn't bow to external pressures.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Power Dynamics

Used when someone reluctantly agrees due to another's influence or authority.

Illustration for Power Dynamics
The committee bowed to the CEO's decision.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Resistance

Implies initial resistance before eventually conceding.

Illustration for Resistance
He finally bowed to her requests after much debate.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Connotation

Can suggest weakness or lack of control.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The government shouldn't bow to external pressures.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Power Dynamics

Used when someone reluctantly agrees due to another's influence or authority.

Illustration for Power Dynamics
The committee bowed to the CEO's decision.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Resistance

Implies initial resistance before eventually conceding.

Illustration for Resistance
He finally bowed to her requests after much debate.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Connotation

Can suggest weakness or lack of control.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The government shouldn't bow to external pressures.
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