Meaning of incline in English

incline

verb

formal

/ɪnˈklaɪn/ uk

/ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline verb (FEEL)

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[ I or T, usually + adv/prep ]

to (make someone) feel something or want to do something:

The prime minister is believed to be inclining toward an April election.

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Wanting things

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incline verb (MOVE)

[ T ]

to (cause to) slope at a particular angle:

The ground inclined steeply toward the ridge in the distance.

incline your head

to bend your head slightly forward and down:

He inclined his head and said nothing.

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Slanting, sloping, leaning, tilting

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Phrasal verb

incline to/towards something

incline

noun [ C ]

formal

/ˈɪn.klaɪn/ uk

/ˈɪn.klaɪn/

a slope:

a steep/gentle incline

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Slanting, sloping, leaning, tilting

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You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

Geography: hills & mountains

(Definition of incline from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

incline | Intermediate English

incline

verb [ I/T ]

/ɪnˈklɑɪn/

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to lean down, or to place something with one part toward the ground and the opposite part raised:

[ T ] Marge inclined her head to whisper something to me.

inclined

adjective us

/ɪnˈklɑɪnd, ˈɪn·klɑind/

an inclined roof/roadway/surface

incline

noun [ C ]

/ˈɪn·klɑin/

a slope:

The road has a steep incline for the next ten miles.

(Definition of incline from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of incline

incline

So shake things up, by varying the intensity, speed or incline.

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Groups of pilgrims dressed in white lead me through the dark and to the beginning of the incline.

From CNN

You need a sturdy car suitable for rough terrain and steep inclines.

From Phys.Org

Just one hour of trekking can burn well over 500 calories, depending on the level of incline and the weight of the pack you're carrying.

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Plus, the steeper that incline, the more likely you'll be holding onto the bar to keep yourself on the belt.

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As the log rolls down the incline, the angular rotation speed increases.

From WIRED

And that those most inclined to physical confrontation might step back from the brink.

From NPR

Had it possibly rolled down the slight incline of the driveway?

From MLive.com

For example, many owners might be inclined to immediately physically reprimand a dog for jumping up on visitors.

From NPR

After about a half mile, if you want a steadier incline, keep on the fire road to the right.

From Los Angeles Times

Consider doing your runs on a gym's tread mill at some incline 2-3% for starters.

From CNN

If your disgust sensitivity -- especially the secondary layer -- is overactive, you may be inclined toward irrational fears and in need of a dose of courage.

From Slate Magazine

The orbit might cross the ring, or it may be inclined to the ring plane and therefore miss it entirely.

From Slate Magazine

This forces a man to strictly control himself in hopes that his wife will also incline to reconciliation.

From Huffington Post

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