knelt

🇺🇸 /nelt/ 🇬🇧 /nelt/
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verb
R

To get into a position where you are resting on your knees, typically as a sign of respect, prayer, or to perform a task.

He knelt down to tie his shoelaces.

translation

v. To get into a position where you are resting on your knees, typically as a sign of respect, prayer, or to perform a task.

Word Forms

3rd Present kneels
Progressive kneeling
Past kneeled