Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
genuflect
verb
ˈjen-yə-ˌflekt
Definition
To bend one or both knees, often as a gesture of respect or worship.
Examples
- Before entering the chapel, she paused to genuflect.
- The soldier was taught to genuflect before the flag during ceremonies.
- He would always genuflect when passing the altar.
Meaning
The act of bending at the knee, usually performed to show reverence, especially in a religious context.
Synonyms
- kneel
- bow
- reverence
