Ampersand Lab

phrasal verb

Bow down to

Letter BInseparable

Bow down to

Show respect

Meanings

  • Show respect (inseparable, British English)
  • Obey completely (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • They BOWED DOWN TO the queen.
  • They all BOW DOWN TO the dictator.

Related

bow + …Same base verb… + down toSame particle

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