incline
/ɪnklˈaɪn/
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Definitions
Noun
an elevated geological formation; "he climbed the steep slope"; "the house was built on the side of a mountain"
Noun
an inclined surface connecting two levels
Verb
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined; "She tends to be nervous before her lectures"; "These dresses run small"; "He inclined to corpulence"
Verb
bend or turn (one''s ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well; "He inclined his ear to the wise old man"
Verb
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow; "She inclined her head to the student"
Verb
be at an angle; "The terrain sloped down"
Verb
feel favorably disposed or willing; "She inclines to the view that people should be allowed to expres their religious beliefs"
Verb
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief; "Their language inclines us to believe them"
More General Terms
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