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1prostrate

adjective pros·trate \ˈprä-ˌstrāt\

: lying with the front of your body turned toward the ground

: so tired, upset, etc., that you are unable to do anything

Full Definition of PROSTRATE

1
:  stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission; also :  lying flat
2
:  completely overcome and lacking vitality, will, or power to rise <was prostrate from the heat>
3
:  trailing on the ground :  procumbent <prostrate shrubs>
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Origin of PROSTRATE

Middle English prostrat, from Anglo-French, from Latin prostratus, past participle of prosternere, from pro- before + sternere to spread out, throw down — more at strew
First Known Use: 14th century

Synonym Discussion of PROSTRATE

prone, supine, prostrate, recumbent mean lying down. prone implies a position with the front of the body turned toward the supporting surface <push-ups require a prone position>. supine implies lying on one's back and suggests inertness or abjectness <lying supine on the couch>. prostrate implies lying full-length as in submission, defeat, or physical collapse <a runner fell prostrate at the finish line>. recumbent implies the posture of one sleeping or resting <a patient comfortably recumbent in a hospital bed>.

Rhymes with PROSTRATE

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2prostrate

verb pros·trate \ˈprä-ˌstrāt, especially British prä-ˈ\

: to make (someone) weak or powerless

pros·trat·edpros·trat·ing

Full Definition of PROSTRATE

transitive verb
1
:  to throw or put into a prostrate position
2
:  to put (oneself) in a humble and submissive posture or state <the whole town had to prostrate itself in official apology — Claudia Cassidy>
3
:  to reduce to submission, helplessness, or exhaustion <was prostrated with grief>

First Known Use of PROSTRATE

15th century
PROSTRATE Defined for Kids

1prostrate

adjective pros·trate \ˈprä-ˌstrāt\

Definition of PROSTRATE for Kids

1
:  lying with the face turned toward the ground
2
:  lacking strength or energy <I'm prostrate with a cold.>

2prostrate

verb
pros·trat·edpros·trat·ing

Definition of PROSTRATE for Kids

1
:  lie on the ground with the face down <Worshippers prostrated themselves on the ground.>
2
:  to bring to a weak and powerless condition <The widow was prostrated with grief.>

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