BOW Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For BOW
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elevate | verbv | |||||||
verb • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • raise from a lower to a higher position • raise in rank or condition | ||||||||
extend | verbv | |||||||
verb • extend in scope or range or area • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point • span an interval of distance, space or time • make available; provide • thrust or extend out • reach outward in space • offer verbally • extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body • expand the influence of • lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer • extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length • cause to move at full gallop • open or straighten out; unbend • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity • prolong the time allowed for payment of • continue or extend • increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance | ||||||||
rise | verbv | |||||||
noun • a growth in strength or number or importance • the act of changing location in an upward direction • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • a movement upward; rise above the ground • the amount a salary is increased • the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises • a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground • (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost • an increase in cost • increase in price or value verb • move upward • increase in value or to a higher point • rise to one's feet • rise up • come to the surface • come into existence; take on form or shape • move to a better position in life or to a better job • go up or advance • become more extreme • get up and out of bed • rise in rank or status • become heartened or elated • exert oneself to meet a challenge • take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance • increase in volume • come up, of celestial bodies • return from the dead | ||||||||
stand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a support or foundation • the position where a thing or person stands • a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area • a small table for holding articles of various kinds • a support for displaying ot holding various articles • an interruption of normal activity • a mental position from which things are viewed • a booth where articles are displayed for sale • a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance • tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) • a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air • a defensive effort verb • be standing; be upright • be in some specified state or condition • occupy a place or location, also metaphorically • hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright • put up with something or somebody unpleasant • have or maintain a position or stand on an issue • remain inactive or immobile • be in effect; be or remain in force • be tall; have a height of; copula • put into an upright position • withstand the force of something • be available for stud services | ||||||||
straight | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • having no deviations • (of hair) having no waves or curls • characterized by honesty and fairness • no longer coiled • free from curves or angles noun • a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex • a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit) • a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse adverb • without deviation • in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly • in a straight line; in a direct course adjective satellite • successive (without a break) • erect in posture • in keeping with the facts • neatly arranged; not disorderly • not homosexual • accurately fitted; level • without evasion or compromise • (of an alcoholic drink) without water • following a correct or logical method • rigidly conventional or old-fashioned | ||||||||
straighten | verbv | |||||||
verb • straighten up or out; make straight • make straight • get up from a sitting or slouching position • put (things or places) in order • straighten by unrolling • make straight or straighter | ||||||||
stretch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a large and unbroken expanse or distance • the act of physically reaching or thrusting out • a straightaway section of a racetrack • exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent • extension to or beyond the ordinary limit • an unbroken period of time during which you do something • the capacity for being stretched adjective satellite • having an elongated seating area • easily stretched verb • occupy a large, elongated area • extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body • extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length • become longer by being stretched and pulled • make long or longer by pulling and stretching • lie down comfortably • pull in opposite directions • extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly • corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones • increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance • extend one's body or limbs | ||||||||
unbend | verbv | |||||||
verb • straighten up or out; make straight • unfasten, as a sail, from a spar or a stay • free from flexure • make less taut • become less tense, rest, or take one's ease • release from mental strain, tension, or formality | ||||||||
uncurl | verbv | |||||||
verb • move out of a curled position | ||||||||
upright | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • upright in position or posture noun • a vertical structural member as a post or stake • a piano with a vertical sounding board adjective satellite • in a vertical position; not sloping • of moral excellence | ||||||||
stern | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the rear part of a ship • United States concert violinist (born in Russia in 1920) • the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on adjective satellite • of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect • not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty • severe and unremitting in making demands • severely simple |