Meaning & Definition of word "Incline"

Incline

/ɪnˈklaɪn/

1. A slope or slant.
- Example: The incline of the hill made it difficult to climb.
2. A tendency or preference toward a particular course of action.
- Example: His inclination to help others is well-known in the community.

1. To bend or tilt (something) in a particular direction.
- Example: He had to incline the painting slightly to the left to fit it in the frame.
2. To feel a preference or tendency toward something.
- Example: She tends to incline toward classical music over pop.
3. To lean in a particular direction or to be disposed to a certain path.
- Example: The road will incline upward as we approach the mountain.

●Middle English, from Latin 'inclinare', meaning 'to lean on, bend over'.

incline to:

to have a tendency or preference towards something.

steep incline:

a sharp or steep slope.

on the incline:

showing an upward trend or increase.

inclination:

a tendency or preference.

decline:

to decrease or refuse.

recline:

to lean back or rest in a horizontal position.

Meaning: to suggest or hint at something.

● Example Sentence: He was inclined to agree with her without saying it outright.

Meaning: to be drawn to a choice or option.

● Example Sentence: I'm inclined to go for the pizza instead of the pasta.