What does "bow to" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "bow to"?

Common synonyms include: accost, address, bend, bow, cringe, crouch.

verb

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Verb

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To subserviently adhere to (a tradition, etc.).
"He declined at first, but when his hosts insisted, he bowed to local custom and played his part in the ritual."

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