- to prostrate oneself
- to kneel and bow the head (in submission, supplication, worship etc)
Generated: This meaning refers to the physical act of kneeling down and bowing deeply, often as a sign of respect, submission, or worship in various cultural and religious contexts.
He prostrated himself before the altar to express his reverence for the deity.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes the act of kneeling and lowering one’s head as a gesture of submission, plead, or devotion, typically seen in religious or formal ceremonies.
During important festivals, people kneel and bow to pray for happiness.