Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Changes in Body Posture
Here you will learn some English verbs referring to changes in body posture such as "stand", "bow", and "lean".
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to rise up onto one's feet, typically from a seated or lying position, and support oneself in an upright position
to rise to a standing position from a seated or lying position
to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting
to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels
to crouch or squat down slightly
to bend the upper side of one's body forward
to bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support
to sit, lean or fall heavily or suddenly, typically due to exhaustion, weakness, or lack of energy.
to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight
to sit or stand with one leg on either side of
to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting
(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting
to bend the upper body backwards
