Kneeled: meaning, definitions and examples
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kneeled
[ niːld ]
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
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
Etymology
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.
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- 25156 kneeled
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