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prostrate
01
postrado, tendido
stretched out and lying at full length along the ground
02
postrado, tendido boca abajo
lying face downward
to prostrate
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postrar
to completely overwhelm or weaken someone physically, mentally or emotionally, making them unable to function normally
Example
His injuries had prostrated him to the point of delirium.
Guilt prostrated his will to continue with the unethical plans.
Grief continued to prostrate her months after the loss.
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postrar
to flatten oneself out lying face down, conveying total submission or humbling before another
Example
Throughout the prayer ritual, the congregation prostrated themselves towards Mecca.
In feudal Japan, subjects were expected to fully prostrate before their lord or shogun.
After the match, the losing wrestler prostrated himself at the victor 's feet in acknowledgment.
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postrar, tender
throw down flat, as on the ground
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