intransitive. To fall on the knees or a knee; to assume, or remain in, a posture in which the body is supported on the bended knees or on one of…

With reference to intentional action. intransitive. To prostrate oneself or sink to one's knees, esp. in reverence, gratitude, or submission. With…

intransitive. To go down on, or bend, the knee or knees; to kneel or bow, esp. in token of reverence or submission. Const. to (a person), whence…

intransitive. To become prostrate; to fall forward with the face downward; to throw oneself to the ground in reverence or submission (cf. sense 1b).

intransitive. To bend the knee, esp. in worship. †Also transitive.