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kneeling

The correct spelling is kneeling.

How to pronounce kneeling

/ˈniːlɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈniːlɪŋ/

Say it like: Nee-lin-g

The correct spelling is kneeling. 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.

Meanings

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

noun

  1. 1.The act by which someone kneels.

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