Definition of Genuflect

to show great respect or devotion

Examples of Genuflect in a sentence

After Ted’s funeral, hundreds of people went by his house to genuflect to his widow.  

When Jill met her idol, she could not help but genuflect to the singer who had inspired her to become an entertainer.  

We genuflect to the heavenly father by lighting a white candle in his honor.  

Faithful Catholics genuflect to the pope.  

The servants genuflect to their royal employers by bowing before them.  

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