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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