CEFR B2

recline

verb

Meaning

Lean or lie back in a relaxed position with the upper body supported.

Examples

She loved to recline on the sofa with a good book on a rainy afternoon.
The airline seats were designed to recline slightly for passenger comfort.

Synonyms: lean back, lounge, sprawl, supine

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recline (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈklaɪn/

Definition

Lean or lie back in a relaxed position with the upper body supported.

Examples

She loved to recline on the sofa with a good book on a rainy afternoon.
The airline seats were designed to recline slightly for passenger comfort.
After a long hike, he longed to recline in a hammock and rest his tired legs.

How to Use recline

recline against (prepositional phrase): To lean back with support from something. — "She reclined against the soft pillows."
recline in (prepositional phrase): To lie back within a piece of furniture or space. — "He loved to recline in his favorite easy chair."

Synonyms of recline

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