Kneel and Rise

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Kneel verb - Rest one's weight on one's knees.

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Rise is an antonym for kneel.

Nearby Words: knee, kneeling

Rise verb - To become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number.

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Kneel is an antonym for rise.

Nearby Words: rising, risen

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