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kneel

verb

/niːl/

Meaning

to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees

to position the body by resting on the knees, usually as a sign of respect, prayer, or submission

The knight knelt before the king.

They knelt to pray in the temple.

kneel down

bow, genuflect, crouch, submit, prostrate, stoop, bend

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bow, genuflect, crouch, submit

Entry 2

bow, prostrate, stoop, bend

stand, rise, tower, straighten

Entry 1

stand, rise, tower, straighten

Entry 2

stand, rise

kneel down, kneel before, kneel on ground, kneel in prayer

Entry 1

kneel down, kneel before, kneel on ground, kneel in prayer

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kneel down, kneel before, kneel in prayer

To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.

to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering

To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.

To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.

to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body

To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.