prostrate

Meanings

• verb

  To fall or cause to fall flat on the face or front, as a sign of reverence, submission, or exhaustion.

  - "He prostrated himself before the king."
  - "The crowd prostrated themselves as the procession passed."
  - "After a long hike, I was too exhausted to continue and had to prostrate myself."

• noun

  A posture of prayer or submission.

  - "The monk took the prostrate position before the altar."
  - "The statue depicted the saint in a prostrate position."
  - "During the ceremony, all the worshippers assumed the prostrate position."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹɒstɹeɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

supine

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Synonyms

prone

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prostrate
astate , state , mate , fate , gait , hate

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Variants

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prostrate , prostrated , prostrates , prostrating , prostrate oneself

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'prostratus' meaning 'stretched out', from 'pro' meaning 'forth' and 'stratus' meaning 'laid out'.

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Trivia

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1. Prostration is a common practice in many religions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.

2. Prostration is also used as a form of punishment or discipline in some cultures and military training.

3. The longest recorded prostration was performed by a Buddhist monk named Phra Maha Wachirawongsawat, who prostrated himself for 24 hours straight to raise funds for a temple.

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Related Concepts

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1. prayer: Prostration is often associated with prayer and religious devotion.

2. submission: Prostration is also a sign of submission and respect to authority figures or elders.

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Culture

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In many cultures and religions, prostration is a symbol of respect, submission, or prayer. It is commonly practiced in various forms of worship and ceremonies.

How to Memorize "prostrate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine falling flat on your face or front as a sign of reverence or submission.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prostrate' with the idea of falling flat on the ground as a sign of respect or submission.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Prostrate yourself before me' to remember the meaning of the word.

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