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incline

[in-klahyn, in-klahyn, in-klahyn] / ɪnˈklaɪn, ˈɪn klaɪn, ɪnˈklaɪn /
NOUN
slope
Synonyms
STRONG
acclivity approach ascent cant declivity descent dip grade gradient inclination lean leaning plane ramp rise slant tilt
Antonyms
STRONG
decline downgrade fall
VERB
tend toward
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bend impel persuade predispose prompt sway
STRONG
affect bias drive favor govern induce influence look move prefer prejudice turn verge
WEAK
be disposed be partial be predisposed be willing gravitate toward lean toward make willing not mind
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage dissuade prevent repress stop suppress
STRONG
be fair be just dislike halt hinder
VERB
bend, lean
Synonyms
STRONGEST
skew tend tilt
STRONG
aim bevel bow cant deviate diverge heel lay level list lower nod point recline slant slope stoop tip train turn veer yaw
Antonyms
STRONG
lie neglect stay straighten

Example Sentences

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Since then, for a host of complicated and mostly unforeseeable reasons, disparate circumstances across the region incline, slowly, in a promising direction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In other words, investors may find it a lot more difficult to keep up if the incline gets steeper and steeper.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

He also recorded the first “DNF” of his marathon career at the Paris Olympics, dropping out right after the steepest incline on the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

A study published in 2019 said removing the not proven verdict might incline more jurors towards a guilty verdict in finely balanced trials.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

I pushed it up the incline and the man let me ride as far as the Athens highway.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns