Synonym: bend, kneel, stoop. Antonym: stern. Similar words: bowl, elbow. Meaning: [baʊ] 
n. 1. a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces 2. a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands, used in playing certain stringed instrument 3. front part of a vessel or aircraft 4. curved piece of resilient wood with taut cord to propel arrows 5. something curved in shape 6. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame 7. an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience 8. a decorative interlacing of ribbons 9. a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments. v. 1. bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head 2. submit or yield to another's wish or opinion 3. bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting 4. bend one's back forward from the waist on down 5. play on a string instrument.
n. 1. a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces 2. a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands, used in playing certain stringed instrument 3. front part of a vessel or aircraft 4. curved piece of resilient wood with taut cord to propel arrows 5. something curved in shape 6. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame 7. an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience 8. a decorative interlacing of ribbons 9. a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments. v. 1. bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head 2. submit or yield to another's wish or opinion 3. bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting 4. bend one's back forward from the waist on down 5. play on a string instrument. 
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61 The cast all lined up on stage to take their bow.
62 This is done with a formal bow to the king or queen.
63 You must guard against those who fawn upon you and bow obsequiously before you!
64 Cupid is usually depicted as a winged boy with a bow and arrow.
65 The government has had to bow to public pressure on the issue.
66 Her long wavy hair was tied back with a bow.
67 They moulded a complete new bow section for the boat.
68 After thirty years in politics, he feels it is time to bow out.
69 I bow my head in shame when I think of how I treated her.
70 When leaving the court you have to bow yourself out as you go.
71 The messenger made a formal bow and left the room.
72 Smith will bow out of professional football at the end of the season.
73 The City Council refused to bow to the wishes of the mayor.
74 He gave a final bow just as the curtains came down.
75 Slowly he raised his bow and began to take aim at the bird.
76 The team's chairman takes his final bow at this match .
77 He expects me to bow down to him and do everything he tells me.
78 I can't agree with you but I bow to your greater experience and knowledge.
79 You can always tell a real bow tie from one that clips on.
80 The audience applauded enthusiastically, and she came back on stage to take another bow.
81 He was remanded in custody until 28 June by Bow Street Magistrates.
82 I bow to your opinion, and will take your advice.
83 I bow before your opinion, and will take your advice.
84 She expects me to bow down to her and do everything she tells me.
85 Bow windows are a natural asset to any room and should be highlighted.
86 Their team has had to bow to Australia's superiority in recent years.
87 The archer strung his bow and aimed an arrow at the target.
88 She gave a slight bow of her head in greeting.
89 As both a novelist and a university lecturer,(http://sentencedict.com/bow.html) she has another string to her bow.
90 Reeves thinks it is time for him to bow out of politics.