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 Definition of 'incline'

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Definitions of 'incline'  

1. (noun) slopeinclineside
an elevated geological formation
"he climbed the steep slope"; "the house was built on the side of a mountain"

2. (noun) rampincline
an inclined surface connecting two levels

3. (verb) tendbe givenleaninclinerun
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"

4. (verb) incline
bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
"He inclined his ear to the wise old man"

5. (verb) incline
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
"She inclined her head to the student"

6. (verb) slopeinclinepitch
be at an angle
"The terrain sloped down"

7. (verb) incline
feel favorably disposed or willing
"She inclines to the view that people should be allowed to expres their religious beliefs"

8. (verb) disposeincline
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
"Their language inclines us to believe them"


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