verb🔗ShareTo be prone on the ground."After dropping the cake, the dog groveled at my feet, hoping for a bite. "bodyactionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo crawl."The toddler groveled on the floor, reaching for the colorful toy. "actionbodyattitudehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo abase oneself before another person."Seeing the anger on his boss's face, Mark groveled, apologizing repeatedly for the mistake. "attitudecharacteractionpersonmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be slavishly nice to someone or apologize in the hope of securing something."To get a good grade on the exam, Sarah groveled to her teacher, promising to do extra work. "attitudeactioncharactermoralhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take pleasure in mundane activities."After a stressful week at work, Sarah groveled in the simple pleasure of watering her plants and reading a book. "attitudeactioncharacterhumanmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading