Prostrating: meaning, definitions and examples

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prostrating

 

[ หˆprษ’streษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in worship

To bow down in adoration or submission, typically towards a deity or higher power. It is a gesture of humility and reverence.

Synonyms

bow down, kneel, worship

Examples of usage

  • He was prostrating himself before the altar in prayer.
  • The devotees were prostrating in front of the sacred idol.
  • She was prostrating in the temple as a sign of respect.
Context #2 | Verb

in defeat

To lie face down on the ground in a show of surrender or defeat. It is a symbol of submission or acknowledgment of one's inability to continue the fight.

Synonyms

submit, surrender, yield

Examples of usage

  • The defeated army was prostrating themselves before the conqueror.
  • He prostrated himself before his enemy, acknowledging his defeat.
  • She felt the weight of failure as she prostrated on the battlefield.

Translations

Translations of the word "prostrating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prostrar-se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคทเฅเคŸเคพเค‚เค— เคชเฅเคฐเคฃเคพเคฎ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช niederwerfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersujud

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพัั‚ัะณะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ padaฤ‡ na twarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใ‚Œไผใ™ (ใฒใ‚Œใตใ™)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se prosterner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ postrarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท secde etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุณุฌุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klonit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokloniลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟฏไผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pokloniti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krjรบpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฑั‹ะฝั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒแƒงแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™cdษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ postrarse

Word origin

The word 'prostrating' originates from the Latin word 'prostratus', which means 'thrown down'. It has been used in various religious and ceremonial contexts throughout history as a sign of reverence, submission, or defeat. The act of prostrating oneself has been a common practice in many cultures and religions around the world, symbolizing humility, respect, and acknowledgment of a higher power.

See also: prostration.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,462 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.