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genuflect in Italian

genuflect in Italian is genuflettere, essere, genuflesso — genuflect means to bend the knee, as in servitude.

genuflect in Italian

genuflettere
verb
essere
verb
(intransitive, figurative) To behave in a servile manner; to grovel.
genuflesso
verb
(intransitive, figurative) To behave in a servile manner; to grovel.
genuflettersi
verb
(intransitive, figurative) To behave in a servile manner; to grovel.

What does "genuflect" mean?

  1. verb To bend the knee, as in servitude.
  2. verb To briefly enter a position that touches one knee to the ground in a manner that is typically associated with formal homage or religious worship.
  3. verb To behave in a servile manner; to grovel.
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What is "genuflect" in Italian?

"genuflect" in Italian is genuflettere, essere, genuflesso. genuflect means: To bend the knee, as in servitude.

Are there other ways to say "genuflect" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "genuflect": genuflettere, essere, genuflesso, genuflettersi.

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