leaned

VERB

bend, angle toward

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bow cock drift incline nod prop recline slant tilt tip twist veer

STRONG

beetle cant careen curve decline deflect dip divert droop heel jut list overhang pitch place repose rest roll sag sheer sink slope turn

WEAK

be off be slanted fasten on hang on put weight on rest on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

straighten

STRONG

ascend be active energize forget increase rise

WEAK

dislike disregard not like

VERB

be disposed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

incline prefer tend

STRONG

favor look

WEAK

be prone be willing gravitate toward have propensity not mind

Antonyms

WEAK

dislike disregard forget not like straighten

VERB

count, depend on

Synonyms

STRONG

confide rely trust

WEAK

bank on believe in bet bottom dollar bet on gamble on have faith hinge on lay money on put faith in

Antonyms

STRONG

distrust keep

WEAK

dislike disregard forget not like straighten

Example Sentences

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He has leaned into Norway's Viking history and is fiercely proud of representing his country.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He often leaned into the same gritty visuals that defined mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt’s viral AI spots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

As Intel’s technical woes grew over the past decade, AMD leaned into architectural breakthroughs and an asset-light manufacturing strategy.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Despite being marketed as an eau de parfum for men, the fragrance’s notes leaned more toward typically unisex scents.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

They gave him a lance, which he leaned on for support.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios