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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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In her office, she leaned forward to gaze into patients’ eyes, screamed with them, fell to the floor with them, and helped them discover inner resources they didn’t know they had.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

She leaned forward as she noted that Renee fits snugly with her repertory of tenacious roles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

In recent years, Beijing has increasingly leaned on Brazil for soybean imports, especially during periods of heightened trade friction with Washington.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

This year's carpet leaned fully into an excessive display of fashion.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Watching him leaning in the doorway makes me think of all the other times Theo has leaned in my doorway.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse