What is another word for genuflect?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəflˌɛkt] (IPA)

Genuflect is a verb that means to bend the knee or bow down in worship or respect. Some synonyms for genuflect include kneel, bow, prostrate, worship, venerate, respect, homage, and reverence. Kneel means to support the body on the knees with the body upright. Bow means to bend the head or upper body in greeting or worship. Prostrate means to lie flat on the ground in submission or adoration. Worship means to show reverence or devotion to a deity or idol. Venerate means to regard with deep respect or reverence. Respect means to have due regard for the feelings or rights of others. Homage means to show honor or respect publicly. Reverence means deep respect for someone or something.

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What are the hyponyms for Genuflect?

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Usage examples for Genuflect

He didn't genuflect, and I glanced involuntarily at him.
"Antony Gray,--Gardener"
Leslie Moore
But devotion is to be found in acts of different kinds, both in corporal acts, for example, and in spiritual; thus a man is said to meditate devoutly, for instance, or to genuflect devoutly.
"On Prayer and The Contemplative Life"
St. Thomas Aquinas
I always cross myself and genuflect when I go into a Roman Catholic church, as a mark of respect, but Jones and Gogin say that any one can see I am not an old hand at it.
"The Note-Books of Samuel Butler"
Samuel Butler

Famous quotes with Genuflect

  • So get down upon your knees, Fiddle with your rosaries, Bow your head with great respect, And genuflect, genuflect, genuflect!
    Tom Lehrer

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