prostrating

[US]/prɒsˈtreɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/prɑːˈstreɪtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.causing to lie down flat; rendering someone powerless due to illness or weather
adj.weak or feeble

Phrases & Collocations

prostrating oneself

prostrating in prayer

prostrating before god

prostrating to authority

prostrating in submission

prostrating during worship

prostrating in humility

prostrating for forgiveness

prostrating in reverence

Example Sentences

the worshippers were prostrating in front of the altar.

he was prostrating himself in gratitude for the help.

prostrating before the king showed his loyalty.

she felt humbled, prostrating herself to express remorse.

after the defeat, the soldiers were prostrating in despair.

they were prostrating in prayer for peace.

prostrating on the ground, he sought forgiveness.

during the ceremony, participants were prostrating in unison.

prostrating before the elders is a sign of respect.

he felt a sense of peace while prostrating in meditation.

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