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kneel
[ neel ]
verb (used without object)
, knelt [nelt] or kneeled, kneel·ing.
- to go down or rest on the knees or a knee.
noun
- the action or position of kneeling.
kneel
/ niːl /
verb
- intr to rest, fall, or support oneself on one's knees
noun
- the act or position of kneeling
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Derived Forms
- ˈkneeler, noun
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Other Words From
- kneeling·ly adverb
- un·kneeling adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of kneel1
Old English cnēowlian; see knee
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Example Sentences
The devil offers Jesus power over the whole world, and all he has to do is kneel before Satan and submit to his authority.
From Salon
Inside a house that is still standing, a young man kneels in front of his dead sister.
From BBC
He kneels and sarcastically tells a scared-looking youngster, “OK, I’m sorry, do you want to lose? I throw. You catch. It’s not that hard, OK?”
From Los Angeles Times
Mr Hilal knelt over his daughter's body, covered in an embroidered blanket, and wept.
From BBC
Dressed in black and accompanied by elders, she kneeled on the ground and begged for forgiveness, as did Ms Gucci.
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