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1. ['ɪnklaɪn] n( of terrain) pochyłość f, spadek m; ( of mountain) zbocze nt2. [ɪn'klaɪn] vt 3. vi* * *1. verb(to bow (one's head etc).) schylić2. noun(a slope.) stok- be inclined to
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incline — vb 1 lean, *slant, slope Analogous words: bend, *curve: *swerve, veer, deviate: deflect, *turn 2 Incline, bias, dispose, predispose mean to influence one to take a stated or implied attitude to something or to someone or to ha … New Dictionary of Synonyms
incline — ► VERB 1) (usu. be inclined to/towards/to do) be favourably disposed towards or willing to do. 2) (usu. be inclined to/to do) have a specified tendency or talent. 3) lean or turn away from a given plane or direction, especially the vertical or… … English terms dictionary
incline — 1 verb (not in progressive) formal 1 TEND TO DO STH a) to think that a particular belief or opinion is most likely to be right (+ to/towards): He has always inclined to the belief that all men are capable of great evil. | incline to do sth: I… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
incline — inclines, inclining, inclined (The verb is pronounced [[t]ɪnkla͟ɪn[/t]]. The noun is pronounced [[t]ɪ̱nklaɪn[/t]].) 1) V ERG If you incline to think or act in a particular way, or if something inclines you to it, you are likely to think or act in … English dictionary
incline — in|cline1 [ınˈklaın] v [not in progressive] [Date: 1300 1400; : French; Origin: incliner, from Latin clinare to lean ] 1.) [T] formal if a situation, fact etc inclines you to do or think something, it influences you towards a particular action or … Dictionary of contemporary English
incline — v. (BE) 1) (d; intr.) to incline to, towards (he inclines to laziness) 2) (d; tr.) to incline to (it inclined me to anger) 3) (E) I incline to believe that she is innocent 4) (H) the news inclined me to leave at once * * * [ ɪnklaɪn] towards (he… … Combinatory dictionary
incline — verb (inclined, inclining) –verb (i) /ɪnˈklaɪn / (say in kluyn) 1. to have a mental tendency; be disposed. 2. to deviate from the vertical or horizontal; slant. 3. to tend, in a physical sense; approximate: the leaves incline to a blue. 4. to… …
incline — v. & n. v. 1 tr. (usu. in passive; often foll. by to, for, or to + infin.) a make (a person, feelings, etc.) willing or favourably disposed (am inclined to think so; does not incline me to agree). b give a specified tendency to (a thing) (the… … Useful english dictionary
incline — verb 1 bend forward ADVERB ▪ slightly ▪ Luke inclined his head slightly in acknowledgement. 2 lean/slope ADVERB ▪ gently, steeply PREPOSITION … Collocations dictionary
incline — verb 1》 (usu. be inclined to/towards/to do something) be favourably disposed towards or willing to do. 2》 (usu. be inclined to/to do something) have a specified tendency, disposition, or talent. 3》 lean or turn away from a given plane or… … English new terms dictionary
incline — Synonyms and related words: acclivity, acquiesce, address, affect, agree, aim, angle, ascend, ascent, back stairs, bank, be agreeable to, be disposed to, be dying to, be eager, be game, be open to, be predisposed, be ready, be spoiling for, be… … Moby Thesaurus