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grovel

verb (grovels, grovelled, grovelling; US groveled)

«grovel» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To lie or crawl low on the ground, especially to show fear or respect. tree →
To beg or act very humbly to win favour. tree →

In the lessons

a servant or poor man bows and begs before a lord, king or aunt

Examples

The dog grovelled at his master's feet. tree →
He grovelled before the king for pardon. tree →
Stop grovelling and stand up straight! tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «grovel» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«grovel» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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