genuflect

[US]/'dʒenjʊflekt/
[UK]/'dʒɛnjuflɛkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. to bend the knee, to show respect, especially in a religious ceremony.

Example Sentences

He was expected to genuflect before the king.

It is traditional to genuflect before entering the church.

The knight genuflected before the queen.

The priest genuflected at the altar.

She genuflected in prayer.

The loyal subjects genuflected to their ruler.

The students were taught to genuflect as a sign of respect.

The tradition of genuflecting dates back centuries.

Genuflecting is a common practice in some religious ceremonies.

The act of genuflecting symbolizes humility and reverence.

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