Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bow-down
verb
[bau daun]
Definition
To bend forward at the waist as a gesture of respect or submission.
Examples
- During the ceremony, everyone was asked to bow down before the leaders of the community.
- She decided to bow down in respect when she met the queen.
- The students were taught to bow down when addressing their teachers.
Meaning
Bow-down signifies a physical action that demonstrates humility, reverence, or deference towards someone or something, often used in a cultural or ceremonial context.
Synonyms
- kneel
- submit
- defer
- yield
- prostrate
