Pronunciation: /ˈprɑˌstreɪt/
verb to lay oneself flat on the ground face downward, especially in reverence or submission
A1 The dog prostrated itself in front of its owner.
A2 She prostrated herself in prayer at the temple.
B1 The soldier prostrated himself before the general as a sign of respect.
B2 The yoga instructor taught the class how to prostrate properly during their practice.
C1 The devotee prostrated before the altar, offering prayers for guidance.
C2 The defeated warrior prostrated himself before his conqueror, acknowledging their superiority.
adjective lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward
A1 The injured man lay prostrate on the ground.
A2 She felt prostrate with exhaustion after running the marathon.
B1 The defeated army lay prostrate before their conquerors.
B2 The patient was prostrate with fever and had to be hospitalized.
C1 The CEO was prostrate with grief after the sudden loss of his wife.
C2 The entire nation was prostrate with shock and mourning after the tragic event.
formal The patient was found prostrate on the floor, unable to move.
informal He was lying prostrate on the couch, too tired to get up.
slang I felt so prostrate after that long hike, I could barely walk.
figurative The defeat in the final game left the team prostrate with disappointment.
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