Kneeled Meaning in English
word · lemma: kneel
ˈniɫ
NEELD
nˈiːld
NEELD
Definition
Past tense of 'kneel': to be on one or both knees, usually for respect, prayer, or to get closer to the ground.
Usage & Nuances
'Kneeled' is the regular past tense of 'kneel' (also 'knelt,' which is more traditional/formal). Used in contexts of prayer, respect, proposal, or closely examining something on the ground. Do not confuse with 'knead' (to work dough).
Spanish: se arrodillóPortuguese (BR): ajoelhouPortuguese (PT): ajoelhou-seChinese (Simplified): 跪下Chinese (Traditional): 跪下Hindi: घुटनों के बल बैठाArabic: ركعBengali: হাঁটু গেড়ে বসেছিলRussian: встал на колени - опустился на колениJapanese: ひざまずいたVietnamese: quỳ xuốngKorean: 무릎을 꿇었다Turkish: diz çök(tü)Urdu: گھٹنوں کے بل بیٹھاIndonesian: berlutut
Example Sentences
He kneeled on the floor to tie his shoes.
basic
She kneeled to pray in the church.
basic
The child kneeled beside his bed at night.
basic
He kneeled down to look for his contact lens on the carpet.
natural
The crowd kneeled in silence during the ceremony.
natural
He kneeled and proposed to her in front of everyone.
natural