grovel


Definition: Meaning of, grovel in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɡrɒv(ə)l;ˈɡrʌv(ə)l /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
grovel grovelled, groveled grovelled, groveled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
grovelling, groveling grovels
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  1. [intransitive] to praise someone a lot or behave with a lot of respect towards them because you think that they are important and will be able to help you in some way - used to show disapproval [=  crawl]
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  2. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to move along the ground on your hands and knees
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