prostrate PROS-trayt verb adjective WS #34

to throw oneself flat on the ground in submission or adoration; to reduce to extreme physical weakness; to overcome completely

1. She chose to prostrate herself before the king to show proper respect and submission.
2. The pilgrims would prostrate themselves before the sacred shrine as a sign of devotion.
3. The extreme heat and humidity can prostrate even the most physically fit athletes during competition.
4. The overwhelming grief seemed to prostrate the entire family after their tragic loss.
5. The severe illness threatened to prostrate him completely, leaving him bedridden for months.

lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward; completely overcome and lacking vitality, will, or power to rise; lying flat in submission or adoration

1. After the intense fever broke, she remained prostrate in bed for several days recovering her strength.
2. The prostrate figure in the painting conveyed deep humility and spiritual surrender.
3. The prostrate worshippers remained motionless on the temple floor during the sacred ceremony.
4. The heat wave left the entire city prostrate, with people seeking relief in air-conditioned buildings.
5. The exhausted hiker lay prostrate on the mountain trail, unable to take another step forward.