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prostrate

1 prostrate /ˈprɑːˌstreɪt/ adjective
1 prostrate
/ˈprɑːˌstreɪt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROSTRATE
: lying with the front of your body turned toward the ground
: so tired, upset, etc., that you are unable to do anything
2 prostrate /ˈprɑːˌstreɪt/ Brit /prəˈstreɪt/ verb
prostrates; prostrated; prostrating
2 prostrate
/ˈprɑːˌstreɪt/ Brit /prəˈstreɪt/
verb
prostrates; prostrated; prostrating
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROSTRATE
[+ object]
: to make (someone) weak or powerless usually used as (be) prostrated

prostrate yourself

: to lie down with your face turned toward the ground

— prostration

/prɑˈstreɪʃən/ noun, plural prostrations [count, noncount]