incline synonyms

incline

n.

slope, slant, inclined plane, approach; see grade 1, inclination 5.

incline

v.

  1. To deviate from the horizontal or vertical

    tilt, twist, slope, slant; see bend 1, turn 6, veer.

  2. To lean

    bow, bend, nod, cock; see bow 1, lean 1.

  3. To tend toward

    prefer, be disposed, be predisposed; see favor 1, tend 2.

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