CEFR B2

kneel

verb

Meaning

To go down or rest on your knees.

Examples

The congregation began to kneel for prayer.
She had to kneel to tie her shoelaces.

Synonyms: bend the knee, get down on one's knees, curtsy, prostrate

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kneel (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /niːl/

Definition

To go down or rest on your knees.

Examples

The congregation began to kneel for prayer.
She had to kneel to tie her shoelaces.
He knelt by the bedside of his sick child.

How to Use kneel

kneel down (phrasal verb): To lower your body by bending your knees to the ground. — "The children were told to kneel down and be quiet."
kneel before (prepositional phrase): To kneel in front of someone or something as a sign of respect, worship, or submission. — "The defeated soldiers were forced to kneel before the emperor."
kneel on (prepositional phrase): To be in a position of kneeling on a particular surface. — "He was kneeling on the hard floor for hours."

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