knelt

Meanings

• Verb

  Bend the knees and lower the body to the ground or to a lower position, as in prayer or as a sign of respect.

  - "He knelt before the queen to ask for her blessing."
  - "The football player knelt during the national anthem as a protest."

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Pronunciation

1. /nɛlt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88681560"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with knelt
kneeled , revealed , sealed , healed

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Variants

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kneel , kneeled , kneeling , kneels , knelt

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Etymology

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Old English cnēogan, from cnēowan, to kneel, from knēow, knee.

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Trivia

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1. The act of kneeling has been practiced since ancient times.

2. In some cultures, it is considered disrespectful to kneel in certain situations.

3. The word 'kneel' comes from the Old English word 'cnēowan', which means 'to kneel'.

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Related Concepts

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1. prayer: An act of communicating with a deity or deities, typically as an expression of worship or supplication.

2. respect: A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

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Culture

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Kneeling is a common gesture of respect or submission in many cultures. In Christianity, kneeling is a traditional posture during prayer. In some Eastern cultures, kneeling is a sign of respect to elders or to the dead.

How to Memorize "knelt"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself bending your knees and lowering your body to the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knelt' with the image of someone praying or showing respect.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Knees Near Earth' to remember the meaning of 'knelt'.

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