kneel

//niːl//
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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.

Antonym

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