Bend the knees in respect (9)

I believe the answer is:

genuflect

(Other definitions for genuflect that I've seen before include "Bend the knee in obeisance" , "Show deference" , "Make a sign of respect" , "bow" , "Curtsy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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