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Bending or hanging downward or forward
“The winds were moaning through the inclining willows, producing those peculiar tones which proceed from the falling of withered leaves.”
Having, or running in, a slanted or oblique direction
A condition of favoring or liking
A view or opinion that is held or expressed
Inducing someone to do something
Present participle for to lean or turn away from a given plane or direction, especially the vertical or horizontal
“The patient would naturally incline his body toward the affected side and relax the muscles attached to the pelvis.”
Present participle for to bow, dip or lower down
“A hiss from one of the ladies stopped Elizabeth in her tracks, and she collected herself, blinked, and forced herself to incline her head in greeting.”
Present participle for to turn, move or face in another direction
“It will be observed that these incline sharply to the right after crossing the farm road leading to Carleith, and that they continue to hug the road to Duntocher more or less closely thereafter.”
Present participle for to feel favorably disposed towards someone or something
“Just like Jin, many young people, even though they have a quite good income, still incline to buy small apartments.”
Present participle for to make (someone) disposed or liable to do or believe something
“Obesity is not funny, and my personal experience of it doesn't incline me to humor, nor to condemnation.”
Present participle for to cause a response after a particular event
(of land or a natural feature) Present participle for to incline upwards
Present participle for to regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic
Present participle for to cause (someone) to have a liking for or interest in something
Present participle for to develop or increase in amount, value or degree
Present participle for to bend one's body forwards and downwards
Present participle for to point or aim something
Present participle for to be very close to, physically or figuratively
Present participle for to change another's belief, especially regarding religion
Present participle for to bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame
Present participle for to wish or desire for
Present participle for to move around or sideways unsteadily
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