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kneel

The correct spelling is kneel.

How to pronounce kneel

/niːl/
verb

IPA: /niːl/

Say it like: Nee-l

The correct spelling is kneel. To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position. For example: "She knelt the doll to fit it into the box."

Usage Examples

She knelt the doll to fit it into the box.

He knelt him down to pray.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.
  2. 2.To cause to kneel.
  3. 3.To rest on (one's) knees

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