Emily Dickinson Lexicon

kneel (-ed, -ing, -s, knelt), v. [OE cnéowlian, see knee, n.] (webplay: knee, lay, say the Lord's Prayer).

1. Go down on the knees in reverence, worship, submission, and prayer.
2. [Fig.] express awe; show reverence for nature.
3. [Fig.] beg for attention, acceptance, or priority; humble oneself to a lower position.