Bowed to talent (4)
I believe the answer is:
bent
This clue is a double definition.
'bowed' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'talent' is the second definition.
(bent is a kind of talent)
'to' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for bent that I've seen before include "Dishonest; angled" , "Natural aptitude" , "Criminal - aptitude" , "Flexed -- penchant" , "Propensity, preference" .)