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Definition incline in British English

incline verb

verb
/ɪnˈklaɪn/
1

to tend to behave in a particular way or to have a particular attitude or opinion

Example

We incline to the view that things are either totally good or totally bad.

Example

He does incline to be rather nervous.

Synonyms and related words
think believe in say
1.1

to make someone likely to behave in a particular way or to have a particular opinion or attitude

Example

Domestic unrest inclined him to seek peace in external relations.

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influence motivate condition
2

to slope in a particular direction, or to make something do this

Example

The land inclines gradually downwards toward the Simpson Desert.

Synonyms and related words
slope tilt incline
3

to move part of your body downwards, especially your head

Example

He listens, and sometimes he inclines his head sympathetically.

Definition incline in British English