genuflected (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: [ˈdʒenjʊflek tɪd]
Definition
To bend the knee, typically as a sign of respect or worship.
Examples
The knight genuflected before the queen, offering his sword.
During the religious ceremony, worshippers genuflected at the altar.
He genuflected briefly as he passed the sacred statue.
How to Use genuflected
- genuflect before (prepositional phrase)
- To bend the knee in front of someone or something as a sign of respect or worship. — "The courtiers were expected to genuflect before the king upon entering the throne room."
- genuflect to (prepositional phrase)
- To bend the knee to someone or something, indicating submission or reverence. — "In some traditions, followers genuflect to the sacred relics."
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