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dow Synonyms

Another word for dow

Choosing another word for dow depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An older alternative spelling of dhow, a traditional sailing vessel with one or more masts and lateen sails, used in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean region.

Usage Example

"The wooden dhow glided smoothly along the coast, carrying a cargo of spices and dates."

Strongest
dhow

• verb (Context 2)

To thrive, prosper, or be of worth and value (now chiefly archaic or dialectal).

Usage Example

"Without honest labor and careful stewardship, neither the farm nor the household will thrive."

Strongest
thrive
prosper
Strong
flourish
avail

Opposites of dow

The opposite of dow shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fail
languish
See all opposites of dow

• Nearby Words

dover
dovetail
dovish
dow
dowdiness
dowdy
dowel

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dow
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