Rest on one’s patellae (5)

I believe the answer is:

kneel

(Other definitions for kneel that I've seen before include "Show obeisance" , "Kowtow" , "Genuflect" , "Assume submissive posture" , "Adopt position for prayer or submission" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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