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kneeled

/kniːld/ verb · British & US
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What does kneeled mean?

verb

past tense of kneel, to bend one or both knees in order to pray or show respect, or to crouch down in a position of submission or defeat.

Example

"She kneeled beside the injured child, trying to comfort her."

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