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Genuflect (Verb)

Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The king ordered his subjects to genuflect in his presence as a sign of respect and loyalty.
She would often genuflect when meeting her spiritual leader to demonstrate her humility.
The villagers were required to genuflect whenever the royal carriage passed by their village.
Before speaking to the high priest, the monk would genuflect to show his reverence and obedience.
As a token of submission, the defeated warrior was forced to genuflect before his conqueror.

Bend the knees and bow in church or before a religious superior or image.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

As she entered the grand cathedral, the young girl was instructed to genuflect before the ornate altar.
Upon seeing the bishop, the priest immediately genuflected as a sign of respect and reverence.
During the solemn prayer, the congregation was asked to genuflect and reflect on their sins.
As he approached the shrine, the devout pilgrim genuflected and said a silent prayer.
Upon entering the dimly lit chapel, the novice monk was reminded to genuflect before the sacred relics.