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recline
verb
Lean in a comfortable resting position
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ɹɪˈklaɪn
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verb
Lean in a comfortable resting position
“He was reposing on the couch”
verb
Cause to recline
“She reclined her head on the pillow”
verb
Move the upper body backwards and down
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He was reposing on the couch
She reclined her head on the pillow
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