prostrate
to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
to lay flat, as on the ground.
to throw down level with the ground.
to overthrow, overcome, or reduce to helplessness.
to reduce to physical weakness or exhaustion.
lying flat or at full length, as on the ground.
lying face down on the ground, as in token of humility, submission, or adoration.
overthrown, overcome, or helpless: a country left prostrate by natural disasters.
physically weak or exhausted.
utterly dejected or depressed; disconsolate.
Botany. (of a plant or stem) lying flat on the ground.
Origin of prostrate
1Other words for prostrate
Other words from prostrate
- pros·tra·tive [pros-truh-tiv], /ˈprɒs trə tɪv/, adjective
- pros·tra·tor, noun
- un·pros·trat·ed, adjective
Words that may be confused with prostrate
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How to use prostrate in a sentence
Prostrated thus, he sought relief from his affliction in the service of the continental army.
Prostrated in spirit, I sunk down among the rocks, covering my face with my hands.
The Wild Huntress | Mayne ReidProstrated by mental exertion, Mrs. Wragge was pursuing the course of the omelette in dreams.
No Name | Wilkie CollinsProstrated with grief though she was, she consented to see me, and I was accordingly admitted to her presence.
A Cabinet Secret | Guy BoothbyProstrated, exposed, and permanently expelled from ill-gotten power, the Oligarchy will cease to exist as a political combination.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 6 (of 20) | Charles Sumner
British Dictionary definitions for prostrate
lying with the face downwards, as in submission
exhausted physically or emotionally
helpless or defenceless
(of a plant) growing closely along the ground
to bow or cast (oneself) down, as in submission
to lay or throw down flat, as on the ground
to make helpless or defenceless
to make exhausted
Origin of prostrate
1Derived forms of prostrate
- prostration, noun
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Scientific definitions for prostrate
[ prŏs′trāt′ ]
Growing flat along the ground. Creeping jenny, pennyroyal, and many species of ivy have a prostrate growth habit.
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