prostrate
/ˈprɑstreɪt/
adjective
- Lying flat on the ground, face downward, especially as a sign of submission or worship.
- He fell prostrate on the floor, begging for forgiveness.
- The soldiers were ordered to lie prostrate during the drill.
- The worshippers lay prostrate before the altar.
- Completely overcome or exhausted; helpless with grief, shock, or weakness.
- The heat left the hikers prostrate on the trail.
- He lay prostrate on the couch, too tired to move.
- She was prostrate with grief after losing her father.
verb
- To lie flat on the ground, face downward, especially as a sign of submission or worship.
- The pilgrims prostrated themselves before the shrine.
- In some traditions, believers prostrate during prayer.
- He prostrated himself at the king's feet.
- To overcome or exhaust someone completely.
- The illness prostrated him for weeks.
- The long journey prostrated the entire team.
- Grief had prostrated her, leaving her unable to function.