bowed

To play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow.

"The musician bowed his violin expertly."

To become bent or curved.

"The shelf bowed under the weight of the books."

To make something bend or curve.

To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.

"That singer always bows towards her audience for some reason."

To debut.

To defer (to something).

"I bow to your better judgement in the matter."