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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"Doves" are seen to favor lower interest rates to boost the economy while "hawks" are inclined towards higher rates to curb inflation.

From Barron's

As analysts tout their enthusiasm about tech stocks, the SEC seems less inclined to stand in the way.

From Barron's

Such claims may be provocative even to readers favorably inclined to the book’s other arguments.

From The Wall Street Journal

There was one great peak ahead of them; the incline was steady at first—rock and grass and lichen—and then steep, in sharp jags.

From Literature

I’m not inclined to tell Jakob about the book I stuffed into my pocket.

From Literature