nod respectfully

Frequency: 5.82.9 per million words

to move your head down and up as a sign of agreement or greeting, showing respect

respectfullyVERB + respectfully

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nod

Examples (10)

  • He nodded respectfully when the elder spoke.
  • The soldier stood at attention and nodded respectfully.
  • She nodded respectfully to acknowledge the compliment.
  • I always nod respectfully when passing my professor in the hall.
  • The young apprentice nodded respectfully as the master explained the technique.
  • Even though they disagreed, he nodded respectfully at her opinion.
  • Please nod respectfully to show you understand the instructions.
  • The crowd nodded respectfully during the solemn speech.
  • She smiled and nodded respectfully at the visiting dignitary.
  • He paused to nod respectfully towards the monument.