Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prostrate
verb
/ˈprɒs.trət/
Definition
To lay oneself flat on the ground as a gesture of humility or submission.
Examples
- After a long day of hiking, he lay prostrate on the ground, exhausted.
- The athlete was prostrate after finishing the marathon.
- In times of crisis, she felt prostrate with worry.
Meaning
Feeling or showing extreme physical weakness or exhaustion. It can also mean to be completely overcome or overwhelmed by something, such as emotions or circumstances.
Synonyms
- Stretched out
- Flat
- Collapsed
- Overcome
- Bow down
