Genuflect

C2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of genuflect

bow
kneel
prostrate

Antonyms of genuflect

rise
stand up
straighten up

Collocations of genuflect

genuflect before
Frequency: 70 %

He was expected to genuflect before the king as a sign of respect.

genuflect in
Frequency: 60 %

The priest asked the congregation to genuflect in prayer.

genuflect reverently
Frequency: 50 %

The devotees genuflected reverently at the shrine.

genuflect humbly
Frequency: 45 %

The knight genuflected humbly before his king.

genuflect deeply
Frequency: 40 %

She genuflected deeply before the altar.

Idiomatic Expressions for genuflect

  • Phrase: genuflect to tradition
    Meaning: to adhere strictly to traditional beliefs or practices
    Usage: The company decided to genuflect to tradition by maintaining the same annual event for over a century.