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incline
an inclined surface connecting two levels
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noun
an inclined surface connecting two levels
noun
an elevated geological formation
“he climbed the steep slope”
verb
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
“Their language inclines us to believe them”
verb
feel favorably disposed or willing
“She inclines to the view that people should be allowed to express their religious beliefs”
verb
be at an angle
“The terrain sloped down”
verb
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
“She inclined her head to the student”
verb
bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
“He inclined his ear to the wise old man”
verb
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
“She tends to be nervous before her lectures”
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he climbed the steep slope
the house was built on the side of a mountain
Their language inclines us to believe them
She inclines to the view that people should be allowed to express their religious beliefs
The terrain sloped down
She inclined her head to the student
He inclined his ear to the wise old man
She tends to be nervous before her lectures
These dresses run small
He inclined to corpulence
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