adj · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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UK:/ˈpɹəʊ.neɪt/
US:/ˈpɹoʊ.neɪt/
1
adj
Meaning 1
Somewhat prone; inclined.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
pronate trees
Hold the cello bow with the hand in a pronate position over the frog.
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Antonyms: none provided
2
verb
Meaning 2
To turn or rotate one’s hand and forearm so that the palm faces down if the forearm is horizontal, back if the arm is pointing down, or forward if the forearm is pointing up; to twist the right forearm counterclockwise or the left forearm clockwise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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3
verb
Meaning 3
To twist the foot so that if walking the weight would be borne on the inner edge of the foot.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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4
verb
Meaning 4
To become pronated.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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5
verb
Meaning 5
turn the forearm or the hand so that the palm is directed downwards
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: turn
History
Etymology
From Latin prōnatus, past participle of prōnare (“to bend forward”). See prone.
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