grovel
verb (used without object)
to humble oneself or act in an abject manner, as in great fear or utter servility.
grovels
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present tense formof grovel (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Instead of mandating, directing, or using the word “shall,” the code grovels before its own authors, flattering them with meek suggestions that justices “should,” “should not” and might “endeavor to” act in certain ways.
From Salon ● Nov. 24, 2023
It’s easy for an ego like his to grow wings and fly when, even as a washed-up quarterback, an NFL coach grovels for your services.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 9, 2022
“Everyone grovels to Graydon and other writers there and covets invitations to their parties,” said Leslee Dart, a publicist whose clients include Tom Hanks, Woody Allen and Meryl Streep.
From New York Times ● Sep. 9, 2013
"To Entertain a Small Hope That Might Allay My Heartache" features a letter in which Kemal grovels, still in its envelope.
From New York Times ● Oct. 4, 2012
Then Sita and the goddess disappear, the earth closes once more, and the gods chant the praises of the faithful wife, showering flowers upon Rama, who grovels on the ground in his agony.
From The Book of the Epic by H. A. (Hélène Adeline) Guerber
