Paragraph 3 uses the word kowtowed. Read paragraphs 2–4. Based on these paragraphs, what inference can you make about the meaning of the word kowtow? to kowtow is to behave in a way that reveals you have great affection for someone to kowtow is to show respect for good weather to kowtow is to act in a way that shows you believe someone has higher status than you to kowtow is to take time for yourself to do something that is meaningful to you