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Synonyms for genuflect


Grammar : Verb
Spell : jen-yoo-flekt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɛn yʊˌflɛkt



Définition of genuflect

Origin :
  • 1620s, back-formation from genuflection. Related: Genuflected; genuflecting.
  • verb kneel
Example sentences :
  • It hurt Sophia just to watch her struggle to genuflect before the cardinal.
  • Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea
  • If it is a Roman Catholic wedding they genuflect as they reach the chancel.
  • Extract from : « The Complete Bachelor » by Walter Germain
  • It was well for the people to know when to kneel, when to bow the head, and when to genuflect.
  • Extract from : « Robert Annys: Poor Priest » by Annie Nathan Meyer
  • Should we not, when we enter the church, genuflect, bend the knee in His honor?
  • Extract from : « Mary, Help of Christians » by Various
  • "It's customary to genuflect when you enter the Viceroy's presence," said the standing one at last.
  • Extract from : « Upstarts » by L. J. Stecher
  • He does not require a lady to genuflect before him to show her appreciation of a gentlemanly act.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 16, July 16, 1870 » by Various

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