kneel before

To go down on your knees in front of someone to show you respect them or that they are more powerful than you.

"The knights kneeled before the queen to pledge their loyalty."

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Mumford & Sons: Tiny Desk Concert

NPR Music · 4:07

[music and singing] you kneel before

Season 2 Side Quests | Suits

Suits Official · 33:36

So, who's going to kneel before Zod now?

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