incline

1 of 2

verb

in·cline in-ˈklīn How to pronounce incline (audio)

inclined; inclining

intransitive verb

: to bend the head or body forward : bow

: to lean, tend, or become drawn toward an opinion or course of conduct

: to deviate from a line, direction, or course

specifically : to deviate from the vertical or horizontal

transitive verb

: to cause to stoop or bow : bend

: to have influence on : persuade

his love of books inclined him toward a literary career

: to give a bend or slant to

incliner noun

incline

2 of 2

noun

in·cline ˈin-ˌklīn How to pronounce incline (audio)

: an inclined plane : grade, slope

Example Sentences

Verb She listened with her eyes closed and her head inclined. The road inclines at an angle of about 12 degrees. His love of books inclined him toward a literary career. Noun We drove up a steep incline to the summit. You can adjust the incline of the ramp.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The ProForm Pro 2000 has solid speed, topping out at 12 MPH, a weight capacity of 300 pounds, and the ability to incline quickly up to a 12% grade.

Heath Owens, Men's Health, 9 May 2022 Load space in the five-seat version ranges from 23 to 31 cubic feet behind the second row, and the middle bench seatback can incline 14 degrees forward to make room for bulky cargo without having to be completely lowered.

Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 19 Apr. 2022 In some cases, standardized tests can be a useful part of a student’s application, but requiring them will probably always incline a college toward admitting more rich kids and fewer low-income ones.

Zachary B. Wolf, CNN, 9 Apr. 2022 The beach used to gradually incline into the water.

Mario Koran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2021 The Dolphins, although improving of late in this category, have had their struggles in run defense, which doesn’t incline teams to have to throw as often or have difficult third-down situations that lead to turnovers.

David Furones, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Nov. 2021 The propensity on the part of these men — and much of humankind, for that matter — to incline toward the light is no surprise.

Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2021 But charity should incline us to be more willing to take other considerations into account.

Paul Bloom, WSJ, 12 Mar. 2021 Dorador thought telling people about the diverse ecology would incline others to protect the area.

Ian Morse, Quartz, 22 Dec. 2020

Noun

But then the queen, wearing tasteful low-heeled pumps, stepped out onto the slick gangplank and began sliding down the incline.

Brittany Bowker, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Ashe takes more horsepower to get that heavy panel up the incline than the lighter panel on the flat Armstrong roof, but Armstrong requires a more complicated system.

Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2022 Research suggests that increasing the incline can enhance the intensity of the workout while also reducing the impact on the legs and joints.

Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 But because each of the artist’s handmade beeswax lengths hangs the same distance from the ceiling, the incline beneath the geometric grouping becomes more conspicuous.

Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2022 That can mean a few minutes of walking on a treadmill incline, climbing stairs, or riding a bike to get your blood flowing—movements which warm up your hamstrings specifically.

Christa Sgobba, SELF, 19 Aug. 2022 However, lots of beginner's tend to arching their back during the move, devolving into an incline press exercise, shifting the focus from your shoulders to your chest, and placing unnecessary stress on your back as well.

Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 11 Aug. 2022 Pro: Effectively handle the full spectrum of moisture, terrain, and incline differences on variable trails.

Outside Online, 27 July 2022 Thompson said that Smith and a partner were pushing the gurney with a patient up a slight incline and the gurney started to slide backwards as Smith tried to deal with the investigator.

Gary Craig, USA TODAY, 23 July 2022 See More

incline 1 of 2

noun

as in slope

the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon the steep incline of the hill meant that it was impossible to ride a bicycle up it

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

slope
inclination
gradient
lean
climb
diagonal
pitch
ascent
slant
rake
grade
upgrade
cant
rise
bank

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

decline
declivity
descent
fall
dip
declension
downgrade
hanging
declination
receding
hang

incline

2 of 2

verb

as in to slope

to set or cause to be at an angle carefully inclined the ladder against the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

slope
tilt
angle
lean
tip
slant
heel
cock
cant
pitch
list
deviate
bend
bank
descend
decline
recline
veer
swerve
retreat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

level
straighten
flatten
even

as in to tend

to show a liking or proneness (for something) a good restaurant for diners who incline to spicy food

Synonyms & Similar Words

tend
lean
trend
run
point
gravitate
indicate
go
suggest

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

avoid
shun
shy (from or away from)

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of incline are bias, dispose, and predispose. While all these words mean "to influence one to have or take an attitude toward something," incline implies a tendency to favor one of two or more actions or conclusions.

I incline to agree

In some situations, the words bias and incline are roughly equivalent. However, bias suggests a settled and predictable leaning in one direction and connotes unfair prejudice.

the experience biased him against foreigners

The words dispose and incline can be used in similar contexts, but dispose suggests an affecting of one's mood or temper so as to incline one toward something.

her nature disposes her to trust others

The words predispose and incline are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, predispose implies the operation of a disposing influence well in advance of the opportunity to manifest itself.

does fictional violence predispose them to accept real violence?

单词	incline
释义	incline 1 of 2 verb in·cline in-ˈklīn inclined; inclining intransitive verb 1 : to bend the head or body forward : bow 2 : to lean, tend, or become drawn toward an opinion or course of conduct 3 : to deviate from a line, direction, or course specifically : to deviate from the vertical or horizontal transitive verb 1 : to cause to stoop or bow : bend 2 : to have influence on : persuade his love of books inclined him toward a literary career 3 : to give a bend or slant to incliner noun incline 2 of 2 noun in·cline ˈin-ˌklīn : an inclined plane : grade, slope Synonyms Verb angle cant cock heel lean list pitch slant slope tilt tip Noun cant diagonal grade gradient inclination lean pitch rake slant slope upgrade See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She listened with her eyes closed and her head inclined. The road inclines at an angle of about 12 degrees. His love of books inclined him toward a literary career. Noun We drove up a steep incline to the summit. You can adjust the incline of the ramp. Recent Examples on the Web Verb The ProForm Pro 2000 has solid speed, topping out at 12 MPH, a weight capacity of 300 pounds, and the ability to incline quickly up to a 12% grade. Heath Owens, Men's Health, 9 May 2022 Load space in the five-seat version ranges from 23 to 31 cubic feet behind the second row, and the middle bench seatback can incline 14 degrees forward to make room for bulky cargo without having to be completely lowered. Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 19 Apr. 2022 In some cases, standardized tests can be a useful part of a student’s application, but requiring them will probably always incline a college toward admitting more rich kids and fewer low-income ones. Zachary B. Wolf, CNN, 9 Apr. 2022 The beach used to gradually incline into the water. Mario Koran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2021 The Dolphins, although improving of late in this category, have had their struggles in run defense, which doesn’t incline teams to have to throw as often or have difficult third-down situations that lead to turnovers. David Furones, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Nov. 2021 The propensity on the part of these men — and much of humankind, for that matter — to incline toward the light is no surprise. Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2021 But charity should incline us to be more willing to take other considerations into account. Paul Bloom, WSJ, 12 Mar. 2021 Dorador thought telling people about the diverse ecology would incline others to protect the area. Ian Morse, Quartz, 22 Dec. 2020 Noun But then the queen, wearing tasteful low-heeled pumps, stepped out onto the slick gangplank and began sliding down the incline. Brittany Bowker, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Ashe takes more horsepower to get that heavy panel up the incline than the lighter panel on the flat Armstrong roof, but Armstrong requires a more complicated system. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2022 Research suggests that increasing the incline can enhance the intensity of the workout while also reducing the impact on the legs and joints. Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 But because each of the artist’s handmade beeswax lengths hangs the same distance from the ceiling, the incline beneath the geometric grouping becomes more conspicuous. Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2022 That can mean a few minutes of walking on a treadmill incline, climbing stairs, or riding a bike to get your blood flowing—movements which warm up your hamstrings specifically. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 19 Aug. 2022 However, lots of beginner's tend to arching their back during the move, devolving into an incline press exercise, shifting the focus from your shoulders to your chest, and placing unnecessary stress on your back as well. Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 11 Aug. 2022 Pro: Effectively handle the full spectrum of moisture, terrain, and incline differences on variable trails. Outside Online, 27 July 2022 Thompson said that Smith and a partner were pushing the gurney with a patient up a slight incline and the gurney started to slide backwards as Smith tried to deal with the investigator. Gary Craig, USA TODAY, 23 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French incliner, encliner, from Latin inclinare, from in- + clinare to lean — more at lean First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Noun 1798, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition incline 1 of 2 verb in·cline in-ˈklīn inclined; inclining 1 : to cause to bend or lean She inclined her head. 2 : slope entry 2, lean incline 2 of 2 noun in·cline ˈin-ˌklīn : slope entry 1 sense 2 a steep incline incline 1 of 2 noun as in slope the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon the steep incline of the hill meant that it was impossible to ride a bicycle up it Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance slope inclination gradient lean climb diagonal pitch ascent slant rake grade upgrade cant rise bank Antonyms & Near Antonyms decline declivity descent fall dip declension downgrade hanging declination receding hang See More incline 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to slope to set or cause to be at an angle carefully inclined the ladder against the house Synonyms & Similar Words slope tilt angle lean tip slant heel cock cant pitch list deviate bend bank descend decline recline veer swerve retreat Antonyms & Near Antonyms level straighten flatten even 2 as in to tend to show a liking or proneness (for something) a good restaurant for diners who incline to spicy food Synonyms & Similar Words tend lean trend run point gravitate indicate go suggest Antonyms & Near Antonyms avoid shun shy (from or away from) Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of incline are bias, dispose, and predispose. While all these words mean "to influence one to have or take an attitude toward something," incline implies a tendency to favor one of two or more actions or conclusions. I incline to agree In some situations, the words bias and incline are roughly equivalent. However, bias suggests a settled and predictable leaning in one direction and connotes unfair prejudice. the experience biased him against foreigners The words dispose and incline can be used in similar contexts, but dispose suggests an affecting of one's mood or temper so as to incline one toward something. her nature disposes her to trust others The words predispose and incline are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, predispose implies the operation of a disposing influence well in advance of the opportunity to manifest itself. does fictional violence predispose them to accept real violence?
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incline

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