kneeled

[US]/[niːld]/
[UK]/[niːld]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (past tense of kneel)To lower oneself to the ground by bending the legs at the knees.; To be in a kneeling position.; To show respect or submission by kneeling.

Phrases & Collocations

kneeled down

she kneeled

he kneeled

they kneeled

i kneeled

kneeled before

kneeled respectfully

kneeled silently

kneeled to pray

kneeled gratefully

Example Sentences

the child kneeled to pick up a dropped toy.

he kneeled before the king as a sign of respect.

she kneeled on one knee to propose to him.

the knight kneeled to pledge his loyalty to the queen.

the monk kneeled in prayer at the chapel.

he kneeled down to examine the intricate carving.

the athlete kneeled to stretch his sore knee.

she kneeled beside the river to fill her water bottle.

the gardener kneeled to weed the flower bed.

he kneeled in the dirt, searching for his lost keys.

the young boy kneeled to ask for forgiveness.

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