Synonyms of bows

bows 1 of 3

noun

plural of bow

as in bends

something that curves or is curved

her full lips form a pair of perfect bows

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bends
• curves
• curvatures
• angles
• turns
• winds
• arches
• folds
• arcs
• curls
• crooks
• inflections
• slopes
• corners
• twists
• coils
• rings
• buckles
• windings
• loops
• warps
• swirls
• ringlets
• circles
• rounds
• spirals
• curlicues
• reflections
• flexures
• hairpins
• inclines
• kinks
• convolutions
• inclinations
• declines
• incurvatures
• doglegs
• turnoffs

bows

2 of 3

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of bow

1

as in succumbs

to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)

finally bowed to the judge's insistence that she change her outfit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succumbs
• submits
• surrenders
• concedes
• yields
• capitulates
• blinks
• budges
• gives in
• relents
• knuckles under
• quits
• acquiesces
• throws in the towel
• says uncle
• defers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resists
• contends
• faces
• fights
• breasts
• counters
• objects
• meets
• opposes
• confronts
• repels
• defies
• holds off
• withstands
• battles
• combats
• thwarts

2

as in submits

to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)

bowed to the craving for fresh coffee

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succumbs
• submits
• yields
• surrenders
• gives in
• caters (to)
• caves (in)
• concedes (to)
• indulges
• gratifies
• acquiesces (to)
• wallows
• buckles (under)
• knuckles under
• gives over (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resists
• faces
• breasts
• counters
• objects
• meets
• opposes
• fights
• confronts
• repels
• defies
• combats
• holds off
• rejects
• withstands
• battles
• checks
• curbs
• thwarts
• inhibits
• restrains
• constrains
• stifles
• bridles

bows

3 of 3

verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of bow

1

as in curves

to turn away from a straight line or course

the river bows gently to the north before it reaches the sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curves
• sweeps
• rounds
• arches
• bends
• trends
• wheels
• hooks
• falls off
• winds
• loops
• turns
• curls
• arcs
• swerves
• curlicues
• circles
• coils
• spirals
• crooks
• twists
• deviates
• veers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightens

2

as in arches

to cause to turn away from a straight line

you'll have to gently bow the strip of wood in order to fit it in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bends
• arches
• hooks
• curls
• curves
• waves
• twists
• turns
• crooks
• swerves
• rounds
• swirls
• loops
• deflects
• arcs
• coils
• twines
• weaves
• reflects
• veers
• inflects
• spirals
• dimples
• slopes
• diverts
• warps
• dents
• winds
• incurves
• entwines
• kinks
• incurvates
• inclines
• meanders
• enrolls
• declines

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightens
• unbends
• uncurls

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bows

Noun

Subsequent after-show additions to her Instagram Story included re-posts of audience member IGs with photos and brief video clips of the Hacks actor taking her bows at curtain to a standing ovation. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026

Elyse waited for her daughter to come out while May grew her hair long and asked for bows to wear in it. — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026

At the time of their excavation during the late 19th century, archaeologists found weapons including bows and arrows that were traditionally associated with men. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026

This will be a treat for any kiddos who love glitter and bows. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 July 2026

In Modrić and Haaland’s cases, some do this by overlaying bows and hearts on their images. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

Our brand is defined by a distinct visual language — pink, florals, bows, femininity — and a collaboration typically brings those elements to the forefront. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

The look was crafted with textured satin and embellished with floral detailing and big bows at the shoulders. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 July 2026

So, upon seeing him each day, Blubaugh lies face-down on the ground and bows in Imai’s presence. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Verb

The comic is an outgrowth of Shaboozey’s upcoming album The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, which bows July 31. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

In another image, Kate bows her head and pulls Princess Charlotte tightly into her for a hug. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

When two angels in disguise as men arrive in Sodom, Lot meets them at the town gates, bows reverently, and invites them to pass the night in his house. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026

Lillocci contributed to the design of Canali’s fall 2026 lineup but his first full collection in this new role bows for spring 2027, which will be unveiled in Milan on Sunday. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 June 2026

The series bows on aTwist in mid-August. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 June 2026

The film bows in Berlin’s Perspectives section. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026

Inside, surrounded by butter lamps and intricate iconography, even my skeptical husband bows before the Buddha. — Shunali Khullar Shroff, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2025

With her hand over her heart, the pair appear to have a heartfelt moment together, before each of them holds their hands together and bows toward each other in a traditional Thai gesture. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025