Kneel
Kneel (nēl) , intransitive verb
[Old English knelen, cneolien; akin to Dutch knielen, Danish knale. See Knee.]
To bend the knee; to fall or rest on the knees; -- sometimes with down.
And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge.
As soon as you are dressed, kneel and say the Lord's Prayer.
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.