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Kneeled: meaning, definitions and examples

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kneeled

 

[ niːld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

Kneeled is the past tense of the verb 'kneel'. It means to support one's weight on one's knees, typically for a religious act, ceremony, or as a gesture of submission or respect. This action often conveys humility or a request for forgiveness.

Synonyms

bent, crouched, sank

Examples of usage

  • She kneeled to pray at the altar.
  • The soldier kneeled in front of his commanding officer.
  • He kneeled down to tie his shoes.
  • In the wedding ceremony, they kneeled for the blessing.

Translations

Translations of the word "kneeled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ajoelhou

🇮🇳 घुटने के बल बैठा

🇩🇪 kniete

🇮🇩 berlutut

🇺🇦 припав на коліна

🇵🇱 uklęknął

🇯🇵 ひざまずいた

🇫🇷 s'agenouilla

🇪🇸 se arrodilló

🇹🇷 diz çökme

🇰🇷 무릎을 꿇었다

🇸🇦 ركع

🇨🇿 poklekl

🇸🇰 pokľakol

🇨🇳 跪下了

🇸🇮 pokleknil

🇮🇸 hnipra

🇰🇿 тізерлеп отырды

🇬🇪 გააკეცა

🇦🇿 sıxıldı

🇲🇽 se arrodilló

Word origin

The word 'kneel' comes from the Old English 'cnēowl', which means to 'bend the knee.' Its roots can be traced back to Proto-Germanic 'knēwō', meaning 'knee', and further back to the Proto-Indo-European root 'genu-', which translates to 'knee.' The usage of the word in various contexts has reflected cultural practices, such as prayer and supplication, which involve kneeling as a sign of reverence or humility. The verb form has existed for centuries, embodying physical postures that engage respect, worship, and submission across different societies.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,156, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.