Definition of bow down to (someone or something)
: to show weakness by agreeing to the demands or following the orders of (someone or something) I will bow down to no one. The government is refusing to bow down to pressure to lift the sanctions.
What is it called when you bow down to someone?
To respect someone or something, and to show respect. admire. respect.
How do you use bow down in a sentence?
Bow-down sentence example
- May desert tribes bow down before him and his enemies lick the dust! ...
- Is it to bow down his head like a rush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? ...
- I would never stoop to bow down to a god of stone or an idol of wood or jewels!
