Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knelt
verb
/nɛlt/
Definition
Past tense of kneel, meaning to support oneself on the knees.
Examples
- She knelt down to tie her shoelaces.
- He knelt before the altar in prayer.
- The child knelt to pet the dog.
Meaning
To move into a position where one or both knees touch the ground, often to show respect or to pray.
Synonyms
- bowed
- genuflected
- stooped
