Tightrope walker bowed, acknowledging the applause.

Meaning: The tightrope walker bent his body forward to show that he was grateful for the audience's applause.

Choice of Words: Bowed means to bend the body forward from the waist as a sign of respect or gratitude. Acknowledging means to recognize or accept something as true or valid. Applause is the sound made by clapping hands together to show approval or praise.

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The tightrope walker took a bow to show that he heard the clapping.

Meaning: This means that the person who was walking on the tightrope bent their head and body forward to show that they heard the people clapping for them.

Choice of Words: Tightrope walker is a person who walks on a rope that is stretched high in the air. Bowed means to bend your head and body forward as a sign of respect or thanks. Acknowledging means to show that you are aware of something. Applause is the sound of people clapping their hands to show their approval or appreciation.

The tightrope walker curtsied to show that he was grateful for the applause.

Meaning: This means that the person who was walking on the tightrope bent their knees and lowered their body to show that they were thankful for the people clapping for them.

Choice of Words: Curtsied means to bend your knees and lower your body as a sign of respect or thanks. Grateful means to be thankful for something.

The tightrope walker bowed his head to indicate that he was appreciative of the applause.

Meaning: This means that the person who was walking on the tightrope bent their head to show that they were grateful for the people clapping for them.

Choice of Words: Indicated means to show or make known. Appreciative means to be grateful for something.

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