kneel
//niːl//
Verb
kneelInfinitive
kneelPresent tense
kneltPast tense
kneltPast participle
kneelingPresent participle
kneelsThird-person singular
1
To rest on one or both knees, typically as a sign of respect, prayer, or submission.
She knelt down to pray in the church.
2
To lower oneself into a position where one or both knees touch the ground.
She knelt down to tie her shoelaces.