inclining Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of inclining; bending forward
   inclination.
   
   • an inclination of his head indicated his agreement
2. verb have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
   run; incline; lean; be given; tend.
   
   • She tends to be nervous before her lectures
   • These dresses run small
   • He inclined to corpulence
3. verb bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
   incline.
   
   • He inclined his ear to the wise old man
4. verb lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
   incline.
   
   • She inclined her head to the student
5. verb be at an angle
   slope; incline; pitch.
   
   • The terrain sloped down
6. verb feel favorably disposed or willing
   incline.
   
   • She inclines to the view that people should be allowed to expres their religious beliefs
7. verb make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
   dispose; incline.
   
   • Their language inclines us to believe them

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