inclining (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈklaɪnɪŋ/

Definition

Becoming more likely or wanting to do something.

Examples

• She is inclining towards accepting the job offer.

• He's inclining to believe that the project will be successful.

• Many people are inclining to work from home more often.

How to Use inclining

inclining to do something (prepositional phrase)

Starting to want or be likely to do something. — "He is inclining to take the earlier flight."

inclining towards something (prepositional phrase)

Becoming more favorable to or interested in something. — "The committee is inclining towards approving the proposal."

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