Bow

Synonyms of bow

• bob
• curtsey
• salute

Antonyms of bow

• rise
• straighten
• stand up

Collocations of bow

bow tie

Frequency: 80 %

He wore a stylish bow tie to the event.

bow and arrow

Frequency: 70 %

She practiced archery with a bow and arrow.

bow down

Frequency: 60 %

The crowd began to bow down before the king.

take a bow

Frequency: 50 %

After his performance, the actor took a bow.

bow and scrape

Frequency: 40 %

He refused to bow and scrape to his boss.

Idiomatic Expressions for bow

• Phrase: bow and scrape
  Meaning: to behave obsequiously or overly deferentially towards someone
  Usage: The waiter continued to bow and scrape in front of the demanding customer.