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Meaning of kneel

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

kneel

Pronunciation:/niːl/

verb

Definitions

  1. To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.

  2. To cause to kneel.

    Example: She knelt the doll to fit it into the box.

  3. To rest on (one's) knees

    Example: He knelt him down to pray.