verb Uncommon

incline

ihn-KLYN

Incline (verb) means to lean toward a particular opinion, feeling, or course of action. Example: “I'm inclined to agree with you on this one.”

verb

To lean toward a particular opinion, feeling, or course of action.

"I'm inclined to agree with you on this one."

To slope or tilt away from horizontal.

"The path inclines sharply just past the bridge."

noun

A slope.

"The cyclists struggled up the steep incline."

How to use incline

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo tilt, or to lean toward a preference; as a noun, a slope.

Common pairings

steep incline inclined to think inclined toward

Word forms

inclined past tense, inclines plural, inclines singular

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Etymology

From Old French encliner, from Latin inclinare, "to bend or tilt," from in- + clino, related to the English word "lean."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for incline

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Frequently asked questions

What does “incline” mean?

The word “incline” means to lean toward a particular opinion, feeling, or course of action. In plain terms, to tilt, or to lean toward a preference; as a noun, a slope.

How do you pronounce “incline”?

“Incline” is pronounced ihn-KLYN (/ɪnˈklaɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “incline” in a sentence?

Here is “incline” used in a sentence: “I'm inclined to agree with you on this one.”

What part of speech is “incline”?

Depending on how it is used, “incline” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “incline” come from?

The word “incline” comes from Latin. From Old French encliner, from Latin inclinare, "to bend or tilt," from in- + clino, related to the English word "lean.".

Is “incline” a common word?

“Incline” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “incline” have?

“Incline” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to lean toward a particular opinion, feeling, or course of action.

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