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adjective
- 1. lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downwards: "there was a man praying before an idol, lying prostrate" Similar Opposite
- 2. completely overcome or helpless, especially with distress or exhaustion: "his wife was prostrate with shock" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. throw oneself flat on the ground so as to be lying face downwards, especially in reverence or submission: "she prostrated herself on the bare floor of the church"
- 2. reduce (someone) to extreme physical weakness: "she was so prostrated by migraine that she could scarcely totter up the stairs to bed"
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Prostrate can be an adjective meaning lying flat or face down, or a verb meaning to throw or put into a prostrate position. It can also refer to a gland in the male reproductive system, but this is not the main meaning of the word.
Prostrate can be an adjective, a verb, or a noun. As an adjective, it means lying with the face down and arms stretched out, especially as a sign of respect or worship. As a verb, it means to lie with the face down and arms stretched out. As a noun, it means the prostate gland.
Prostrate can be an adjective meaning lying flat with the face down, or a verb meaning to lie flat as a sign of respect or worship. It can also be a noun for a part of the male reproductive system. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and translations.
adjective. lying flat or at full length, as on the ground. Synonyms: recumbent, supine, prone. 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. submissive. utterly dejected or depressed; disconsolate.
Prostrate means lying on the ground and facing downwards, or very shocked and unable to do anything. Learn how to use this formal word with synonyms, pronunciation and word origin.
The verb prostrate means to lie face-downward in submission or despair. More generally, it means to make helpless or defenseless. Illness, injury, grief, despair — any of these things can prostrate someone.
Prostrate can be a verb meaning to lie down flat on the ground, or an adjective meaning lying flat, exhausted, or helpless. It can also refer to a plant that grows close to the ground.
