CEFR B2

inclines

verb

Meaning

Tend to favor a particular opinion, course of action, or physical direction.

Examples

She inclines toward a career in medicine because she enjoys helping people.
The steep road inclines sharply toward the summit of the mountain.

Synonyms: lean, tend, favor, predispose

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inclines (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈklaɪnz/

Definition

Tend to favor a particular opinion, course of action, or physical direction.

Examples

She inclines toward a career in medicine because she enjoys helping people.
The steep road inclines sharply toward the summit of the mountain.
He inclines his head slightly to hear the speaker more clearly.

How to Use inclines

incline to/toward (prepositional phrase): to have a tendency to do or think something — "I incline toward agreeing with your assessment."
incline one's head (collocation): to tilt the head as a sign of listening or respect — "She inclined her head to acknowledge the greeting."

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