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kneel

verb \ˈnēl\

: to move your body so that one or both of your knees are on the floor : to be in a position in which both of your knees are on the floor

knelt \ˈnelt\ or kneeledkneel·ing

Full Definition of KNEEL

intransitive verb

: to bend the knee : fall or rest on the knees

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Middle English knelen, from Old English cnēowlian; akin to Old English cnēow knee

First Known Use: before 12th century

KNEEL Defined for Kids

verb \ˈnēl\

knelt \ˈnelt\ or kneeled \ˈnēld\kneel·ing

: to support the body on the knees

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