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 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 squat down low, or sit on one's haunches in a relaxed or stable position
to lower the head or body quickly as a gesture of avoidance or to avoid being hit
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 fall or collapse suddenly and heavily, either intentionally or unintentionally
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
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