Prostrating: meaning, definitions and examples
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prostrating
[ หprษstreษชtษชล ]
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
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.
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
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:
๐ต๐น prostrar-se
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคทเฅเคเคพเคเค เคชเฅเคฐเคฃเคพเคฎ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช niederwerfen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bersujud
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพัััะณะฐัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ padaฤ na twarz
๐ฏ๐ต ใฒใไผใ (ใฒใใตใ)
๐ซ๐ท se prosterner
๐ช๐ธ postrarse
๐น๐ท secde etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุฌุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ klonit se
๐ธ๐ฐ pokloniลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ไฟฏไผ
๐ธ๐ฎ pokloniti se
๐ฎ๐ธ krjรบpa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฑัะฝัะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแฎแแแก แแแงแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษcdษ etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ postrarse
Etymology
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.
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