Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kneel
verb
/niːl/
Definition
To go down on one’s knees, often as a sign of respect or to pray.
Examples
- During the ceremony, they were asked to kneel as a sign of respect.
- She decided to kneel in front of the altar to pray.
- He knelt down to tie his shoelaces.
Meaning
Kneeling is the action of lowering your body to the ground by bending your knees. This position is commonly used in various cultural and religious contexts, symbolizing humility, submission, or reverence.
Synonyms
- bend
- crouch
- genuflect
- bow down
