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Meaning of bow to | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Suomi mukautua taipua

Examples

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

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

bow up bow-wow bow'd bowcat bowcatted bowcatting