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Grovelling Grovel Bre /ˈɡrɒvl/Name /ˈɡrɑːvl/Verb Ll , Especially Us  L )1 [Intransitive] ~ Sb Sth) (Disapproving) To Behave

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Back BrE /ˈɡrɒvl/NAmE /ˈɡrɑːvl/verb

(-ll-, especially US -l-)1 [intransitive] ~ (to sb) (for sth) (disapproving) to behave in a very humble way towards sb who is more important than you or who can give you sth you want crawlHe went grovelling to her for forgiveness.

2 [intransitive] + adv./prep. to move along the ground on your hands and knees, especially because you are looking for sthShe was grovelling around on the floor, looking for her contact lens. grov•el•ling/BrE ; NAmE / (especially US grov•el•ing)adjective [only before noun]a grovelling letter of apology

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