kneeled

[niːld]

kneeled Definition

past tense and past participle of 'kneel', to be in or move into a position where one's body is supported by one or both knees.

Using kneeled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "kneeled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He kneeled down to tie his shoelaces.

  • Example

    She kneeled before the altar to pray.

  • Example

    The soldiers kneeled in front of their commander.

  • Example

    The protesters kneeled in silence for eight minutes and forty-six seconds.

kneeled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for kneeled

Phrases with kneeled

  • to kneel briefly, especially as a sign of respect or protest

    Example

    The football players took a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice.

  • in a humble or pleading manner

    Example

    He proposed to her on bended knee, holding out a ring.

  • knee-deep

    at a level up to one's knees

    Example

    The water was knee-deep in the flooded street.

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Summary: kneeled in Brief

'Kneeled' [niːld] is the past tense and past participle of 'kneel,' which means to be in or move into a position where one's body is supported by one or both knees. It can be used in various contexts, such as kneeling down to tie shoelaces or to pray. The phrase 'take a knee' is often used to describe kneeling briefly as a sign of respect or protest.