knelt
ˈnelt 
or kneeled; kneeling
or kneeled; kneeling
: to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
The prisoners were ordered to kneel.
: to fall or rest on the knees
She kneeled on the floor next to the child.
Examples of kneel in a Sentence
She was kneeling on the floor beside her child.
He was kneeling in front of the altar and praying.
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Miles knelt in front, wearing a purple hoodie while Legend wore a tan jacket and stood behind all four of his kids.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
In a video of the moment, Chalamet took the stage and kneeled as Lil B knighted him, then kissed his hand as the crowd clapped for Chalamet and Lil B.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
But one brief scene that has many non-geeks puzzled as to the identity of a certain character is an emotional shot of Superman in anguish kneeling beside a dying broken robot and clutching its metallic hand.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Take Ladder Safety Seriously While working from a ladder is considered safer than kneeling by the edge of the roof, there are still many safety precautions to keep in mind to minimize your risk this holiday season.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
In a video of the moment, Chalamet took the stage and kneeled as Lil B knighted him, then kissed his hand as the crowd clapped for Chalamet and Lil B.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
But one brief scene that has many non-geeks puzzled as to the identity of a certain character is an emotional shot of Superman in anguish kneeling beside a dying broken robot and clutching its metallic hand.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Take Ladder Safety Seriously While working from a ladder is considered safer than kneeling by the edge of the roof, there are still many safety precautions to keep in mind to minimize your risk this holiday season.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Kneel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneel. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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