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PROSTRATE

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Prostrate.

How to pronounce prostrate:

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Prostrate - as an adjective satellite

Stretched out and lying at full length along the ground

Example: "Found himself lying flat on the floor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flat

Lying face downward

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prone

Prostrate - as a verb

Get into a prostrate position, as in submission

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bow down

Render helpless or defenseless

Example: "They prostrated the enemy"

Throw down flat, as on the ground

Example: "She prostrated herself with frustration"

Prostrate - as an adjective

Lying flat, face-down.

Emotionally devastated.

Physically incapacitated from environmental exposure or debilitating disease.

Example: "He was prostrate from the extreme heat."

Trailing on the ground; procumbent.

Example Sentences

"He fell prostrate on the ground, unable to move."
"The soldiers lay prostrate in exhaustion after the long march."
"She bowed her head in silent prayer, prostrate before the altar."
"The elders of the village were prostrate with grief at the loss of their leader."
"The yoga instructor instructed the students to lie prostrate on their mats."
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Word Game Points

Is PROSTRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prostrate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROSTRATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PROSTRATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prostrate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROSTRATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PROSTRATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prostrate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROSTRATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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