kneel down
Sink to knees
To kneel down is to lower oneself onto one's knees, often emphasizing the downward motion: She knelt down to tie her shoe.
The "down" is technically redundant since kneeling already implies lowering, but the phrase is common and adds emphasis to the act of descending: He knelt down beside the injured dog.
- genuflectBend knee reverently
- kowtowExcessive deference shown physically
- bendCurve or flex
- grovelHumble oneself servilely
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
kiss the ring · bow · obeisance · prostrate · penance · supplication · reverence · cushion · prayer · proposal · devotion · piety · vassalage · lower · beg · submission · submit · humility
kneel downstand up
Rise to feet
rise · stand · stand tall · get up · straighten up
kneel downstand tall
Maintain dignity under pressure
rise up · stand one's ground · hold one's head high · tower over · lord over
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