prostrate Synonyms
Another word for prostrate
• adjective (Context 1)
Lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, especially in reverence, submission, or physical collapse.
"The exhausted marathon runner lay prone on the track just past the finish line."
• verb (Context 2)
To throw oneself flat on the ground so as to be lying face downward, especially in reverence, worship, or submission.
"The pilgrims prostrated themselves before the ancient altar in silent devotion."
• adjective (Context 3)
Completely overcome and rendered helpless or incapacitated, especially by grief, illness, or exhaustion.
"She was left overcome with grief after receiving the devastating news about her family."
• verb (Context 4)
To reduce someone to extreme physical weakness, exhaustion, or emotional helplessness.
"A severe bout of tropical fever prostrated the explorer for nearly two weeks."
• adjective (Context 5)
(Of a plant or stem) growing flat along the ground rather than upright.
"Creeping thyme is a hardy procumbent shrub that forms a dense, fragrant mat between stepping stones."
Opposites of prostrate
The opposite of prostrate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: