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 teensy blueberries, dainty scalloped edges, and slender bows give off a sweet, romantic energy. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 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

And yet, in spite of its Clark and Dearborn gambit and an hourlong finale that ties far too many bows on top of bows, Season 5 works because its artistic machinations are rooted in character over plot, and the characters are what matters. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 June 2026

The second movie ended with at least two character threads not tied up in bows. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026

Chrissy Metz does final bows during her first night on & Juliet on Broadway on June 23 in New York City. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

The adjustable dividers can be added or removed to fit the length of your rolls, and the divider doubles as space for ribbon and bows, preventing them from getting crushed. — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

The heels feature translucent PVC material with tiny grosgrain ribbon bows in black, an open toe, and a snap closure ankle strap. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026

Skip fake florals, door bows, and chimes, which can look cheap or annoy neighbors. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 23 June 2026

Verb

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

President Curtis bows on Adult Swim July 26. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 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