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

The collection was heavy on embellishments, with embroidery, crystals, bows, pearls and sequins decorating miniskirts, capri pants, jackets and more. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

The back, held together by a strap at her chest, also included two more bows. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026

The absence of depictions of bows and arrows in many pinturas rupestres may indicate that the groups inhabiting the Serra da Capivara did not use them as weapons. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

One option couldn’t be any cuter with its black cats and purple bows, while another features light pink checks with cheerful jack-o-lanterns and pink bows. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

By voting for the ordinance, Councilman Collin Czilli stressed repeatedly, the Republicans were voting to make the use of bows and arrows, paintball guns and other weapons legal. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

The end of Les Misérables was not the end of the Arena Concert Spectacular, as was forecasted by an oddly score-less set of final bows from the cast. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 July 2026

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

Verb

The group bows atop the chart with 369,000 equivalent album units, with traditional album sales accounting for 357,000 of that sum. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026

Sophie Cunningham/transgender debate has no easy right or wrong // FIFA bows to pressure from Europe boycott, abandons private-equity plan // History suggests Miami Dolphins may be surprise team in ’26 // Cancel that intro. — Greg Cote august 16, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026

Jokic is a back-to-back champ, and even Kendrick Perkins bows down. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026

The film bows on ITV1 and streaming service ITVX on August 9. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

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