English verb: bow down | |||
1. | bow down (motion) get into a prostrate position, as in submission | ||
Synonyms | prostrate | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | lie, lie down | ||
2. | bow down (communication) bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head | ||
Samples | He bowed before the King. She bowed her head in shame. | ||
Synonyms | bow | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s PP. Somebody ----s to somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | gesticulate, gesture, motion | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | conge, congee | ||