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Lower oneself to show subservience (5)

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I believe the answer is:

kneel

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(Other definitions for kneel that I've seen before include "Bend one's knees" , "Assume humble posture" , "Prepare to be knighted" , "Adopt position for prayer or submission" , "Go down to be knighted" .)

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