verb
recline
Recline (verb) means to make something lean or tip backwards.
verb
1
To make something lean or tip backwards.
2
To place someone or something in a position where they can rest.
"She reclined her arms on the table and sighed."
3
To tilt your body backwards, often to relax.
"to recline against a wall"
4
To settle yourself into a comfortable, resting posture.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin reclīnāre (“to bend back”). Compare with decline and incline.
Synonyms
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recumb
repose
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Rhymes for recline
See all rhymes for recline →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of recline?
"recline" (verb) means to make something lean or tip backwards.
What is another word for recline?
Other words for "recline" include recumb, repose.
What are the different meanings of recline?
"recline" has 3 main meanings: 1. To make something lean or tip backwards; 2. To place someone or something in a position where they can rest; 3. To tilt your body backwards, often to relax.
