grovel in Dutch
grovel in Dutch is kruipen — grovel means to lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.
grovel in Dutch
kruipen
What does "grovel" mean?
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verb To lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.
"The dog grovelled at his owner's feet after being scolded."
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verb To act with exaggerated humility or flattery toward someone, especially to win their favor or forgiveness.
"He had to grovel to his boss after missing the deadline."
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grovel in a sentence
- The dog grovelled at his owner's feet after being scolded.
- He had to grovel to his boss after missing the deadline.
- She grovelled apologetically, hoping he'd forgive her.
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What is "grovel" in Dutch?
"grovel" in Dutch is kruipen. grovel means: To lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.
How do you use "grovel" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog grovelled at his owner's feet after being scolded." In Dutch, "grovel" is kruipen.
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