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prostrated

/prəˈstreɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does prostrated mean?

verb

Past tense of 'prostrate', to fall or throw oneself to the ground in a gesture of respect, submission, or worship; to be in a state of collapse or exhaustion.

Example

"The pilgrims prostrated themselves before the altar, praying for forgiveness."

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