Rest on a bended leg (5)

I believe the answer is:

kneel

(Other definitions for kneel that I've seen before include "Assume humble posture" , "Crouch down" , "Assume submissive posture" , "Go down to be knighted" , "Prepare to be knighted" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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