incline

noun

  1. 1

    an inclined surface connecting two levels

  2. 2

    an elevated geological formation

    he climbed the steep slope

    the house was built on the side of a mountain

verb

  1. 1

    make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief

    Their language inclines us to believe them

  2. 2

    feel favorably disposed or willing

    She inclines to the view that people should be allowed to expres their religious beliefs

  3. 3

    be at an angle

    The terrain sloped down

  4. 4

    lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow

    She inclined her head to the student

  5. 5

    bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well

    He inclined his ear to the wise old man

  6. 6

    have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

    She tends to be nervous before her lectures

    These dresses run small

Synonyms

Also useful for “incline”:Unscrambler