Knelt

Knelt
Kneel Kneel (n[=e]l), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Knelt} (n[e^]lt) or {Kneeled} (n[=e]ld); p. pr. & vb. n. {Kneeling}.] [OE. knelen, cneolien; akin to D. knielen, Dan. kn[ae]le. See {Knee}.] To bend the knee; to fall or rest on the knees; -- sometimes with down. [1913 Webster]

Note: The act of kneeling, when performed in front of a person, is often done as a sign of respect, humility, or supplication. It has a similar significance when performed in front of religious objects, such as an altar or shrine. [PJC]

And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. --Acts vii. 60. [1913 Webster]

As soon as you are dressed, kneel and say the Lord's Prayer. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • Knelt — Knelt, imp. & p. p. of {Kneel}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • knelt — [nelt] the past tense and past participle of ↑kneel …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • knelt — [nelt] vi. alt. pt. and pp. of KNEEL …   English World dictionary

  • KNELT — past and past part. of KNEEL. * * * past of kneel * * * /nelt/, v. a pt. and pp. of kneel. * * * knelt pat and pap of ↑kneel * * * knelt UK US the past tense and past participle of kneel Thesaurus: irregular past tenses …   Useful english dictionary

  • knelt — [[t]ne̱lt[/t]] Knelt is a past tense and past participle of kneel …   English dictionary

  • knelt — /nelt/, v. a pt. and pp. of kneel. * * * …   Universalium

  • knelt — nɪːl n. act of kneeling; position in which one is supported by the knees v. rest on the knee or knees …   English contemporary dictionary

  • knelt — past and past participle of kneel …   English new terms dictionary

  • knelt — UK / US kneel …   English dictionary

  • knelt — [[t]nɛlt[/t]] v. a pt. and pp. of kneel …   From formal English to slang

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