grovels

[US]/ˈɡrɒvəlz/
[UK]/ˈɡrɑːvəlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to act in a servile manner; to lie or crawl with the face downward

Phrases & Collocations

he grovels

she grovels

grovels for forgiveness

grovels at feet

grovels in shame

grovels to authority

grovels for attention

grovels for help

grovels in defeat

grovels before others

Example Sentences

he grovels at her feet, begging for forgiveness.

the employee grovels to his boss for a promotion.

she grovels whenever he criticizes her work.

he grovels before the judge, hoping for leniency.

the dog grovels to its owner for a treat.

she grovels in front of her wealthy relatives for help.

he always grovels when he wants something from her.

the politician grovels to the voters for their support.

she grovels to her friends after a big mistake.

he grovels to his parents for forgiveness after lying.

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