Take a stand without standing (5)

I believe the answer is:

kneel

(Other definitions for kneel that I've seen before include "Bend one's knees" , "prepare for dubbing?" , "Prepare for prayer?" , "Rest on hassock" , "Rest in prayer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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