Related Clues:

• Prepared to be knighted
• Kowtowed to
• Bent downward
• Accepted applause
• Showed obsequiousness
• Prepared to propose
• Knuckled under
• Displayed obeisance
• Excused oneself, with 'out'
• Performed obeisance
• Responded to applause
• Used a prayer rug
• Prepared for a proposal
• Proposed, perhaps
• Got on one's knees