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Definition kneel in British English

kneel verb

[intransitive] verb
/niːl/
1

to put one or both knees on the ground

Example

She knelt in front of the fire to warm herself.

Example

I knelt down on the floor beside her.

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1.1

to have one or both knees on the ground

Example

He was kneeling at her feet, gazing up at her.

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Definition kneel in British English