prostrate
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Is prostrate a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of prostrate?
Definition
adj (English)
1. (figuratively) Emotionally devastated.
2. (botany) Trailing on the ground; procumbent.
3. (obsolete) Prostrated.
verb (English)
1. (often reflexive) To lie flat or face-down.
2. (also figurative) To throw oneself down in submission.Examples: "Those who had the privilege of approaching him, had to prostrate themselves before him in profound humility[…]"; "But I take the view that the statue is a cheap and cynical stunt by ministers with scant knowledge of history, whose only interest lies in greasing up to modern Indian politicians. With little or no dignity, they shamelessly prostrate themselves in the most craven way."
3. (figuratively) To overcome or overpower.Examples: "Why this very minute she's prostrated with grief."
Definition source: Wiktionary