prostrating

Meanings

• Verb

  To kneel and touch the ground as a sign of reverence, submission, or prayer.

  - "He prostrated himself before the king."
  - "The pilgrims prostrated in the holy mosque."

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Variants

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prostrate , prostrated , prostrates , prostrating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'prostratus' meaning 'lying face down'.

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Trivia

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1. In ancient Rome, prostration was a common form of greeting between equals.

2. In some Buddhist traditions, monks are required to prostrate a certain number of times each day as part of their spiritual practice.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pranam: A form of prostration commonly practiced in India and Southeast Asia, which involves touching the ground with the palms and the forehead.

2. Sajjada niwas: A place where prostration is performed, often used in the context of Hindu and Jain worship.

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Culture

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Prostrating is a common practice in many religions and cultures as a sign of respect, reverence, or submission. In Christianity, for example, prostration is used during prayer or worship. In Hinduism and Buddhism, prostration is a common form of respect to deities and teachers. In ancient Rome, prostration was used as a sign of submission to the emperor.

How to Memorize "prostrating"

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   - Imagine yourself kneeling down with your forehead touching the ground. Visualize the position and the feeling of submission and reverence.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Prostrating before the Pope' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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