26984 words

incline

6 definitions • 6 examples
1
to (make someone) feel something or want to do something:

Examples:

The prime minister is believed to be inclining towards an April election.
2
to (cause to) slope at a particular angle:

Examples:

The ground inclined steeply towards the ridge in the distance.
3
to bend your head slightly forward and down:

Examples:

He inclined his head and said nothing.
4
a slope:

Examples:

a steep/gentle incline
5
to lean down, or to place something with one part toward the ground and the opposite part raised:

Examples:

[ T ] Marge inclined her head to whisper something to me.
6
a slope:

Examples:

The road has a steep incline for the next ten miles.

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