Phrase guide

bow to

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To subserviently adhere to (a tradition, etc.).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He declined at first, but when his hosts insisted, he bowed to local custom and played his part in the ritual.

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 屈服於 /屈服于 (qūfú yú) — subserviently adhere to
  • Finnish: mukautua — subserviently adhere to
  • Finnish: taipua — subserviently adhere to