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prostrate
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prostrato, disteso
stretched out and lying at full length along the ground
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prostrato, disteso a faccia in giù
lying face downward
to prostrate
01
prostrare, indebolire
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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prostrarsi, inginocchiarsi
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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prostrare, sdraiare
throw down flat, as on the ground
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