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Divide bows into syllables:

bows

How to pronounce bows:

Definition of bows:

bows (verb):
to suffer defeat
to cease from competition or resistance submit, yield
to lower (one's head) or bend (one's knee or body) as a sign of respect, greeting, agreement, or shame

Synonyms for bows:

obeisanceringsbowarcstemwindsbowingcurlsarchesturns
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Antonyms for bows:

standsrisesarises

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