kneel
Third Person
kneels
Present Participle
kneeling
Past Tense
knelt
Past Participle
knelt
1
to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees
- In prayer, the congregation was instructed to kneel and seek solace in their faith.
- As a sign of chivalry, the knight would kneel before the king to pledge allegiance.
- The athlete chose to kneel during the national anthem as a peaceful protest against social injustice.
- During the ceremony, the participants were asked to kneel before receiving their awards.
- In traditional weddings, the bride and groom often kneel at the altar during certain rituals.