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

It was layered and ruched with bows; printed with graphic sketching; dip-dyed to resemble a Rothko painting; and embroidered all over with crystals. — Scarlett Conlon, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

The gunner removes his tricorn hat and bows to another artillerist, giving him permission to load the cannon ball. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Of course, bows and tulle are also must-haves for LFW attendee thanks to Simone Rocha. — Phil Oh, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

Crafter’s Square Fall Ribbon 9-ft Roll Adding ribbon and bows is one of the easiest ways to elevate a gift, arrangement, or wreath. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026

The shoes also featured rounded toes topped with dainty bows. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026

Sweeney styled the plunging pale blue piece with matching arm bands featuring oversized bows, as well as a pair of white lace knee-high tights. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026

For example, a rich, brown-leather Penny Lane coat pairs beautifully with matching trouser shorts, while a gray, boxy tweed skirt suit is given a feminine touch with dozens of delicate, beaded bows applied throughout. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Following the final bows by the cast, Parton received another surprise when a large tiered chocolate birthday cake was brought to the stage, wheeled out on one of the office desks used as part of the show. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Verb

Beabadoobee scored her first Top 10 album with Pylon, which bows at Number Seven. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

Crawl 2 will be up against Sony’s Fake Skating and also bows the week after Warner Bros/DC’s Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

Related Stories The announcement was made on the eve of the Warsaw International Film Festival where the film bows in competition. — Annika Pham, Variety, 17 Sep. 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 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