incline (Meaning)
incline (n)
an elevated geological formation
an inclined surface connecting two levels
incline (v)
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
be at an angle
feel favorably disposed or willing
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
incline (v. i.)
To deviate from a line, direction, or course, toward an object; to lean; to tend; as, converging lines incline toward each other; a road inclines to the north or south.
Fig.: To lean or tend, in an intellectual or moral sense; to favor an opinion, a course of conduct, or a person; to have a propensity or inclination; to be disposed.
To bow; to incline the head.
incline (v. t.)
To cause to deviate from a line, position, or direction; to give a leaning, bend, or slope to; as, incline the column or post to the east; incline your head to the right.
To impart a tendency or propensity to, as to the will or affections; to turn; to dispose; to influence.
To bend; to cause to stoop or bow; as, to incline the head or the body in acts of reverence or civility.
incline (n.)
An inclined plane; an ascent o/ descent; a grade or gradient; a slope.
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incline Sentence Examples
- The mountain trail featured a steep incline that tested the limits of our endurance.
- The roof of the building had a slight incline to promote drainage.
- The skater gracefully navigated the half-pipe's intricate inclines and descents.
- The hiking path wound its way up a gentle incline, offering panoramic views.
- The incline press machine at the gym targeted the chest and shoulder muscles.
- The slope of the driveway posed a significant incline for vehicles to overcome.
- The incline bench allowed us to perform dumbbell exercises at an elevated angle.
- Engineers designed the bridge with a precise incline to ensure optimal load distribution.
- The treadmill's incline setting challenged runners by adding vertical resistance.
- The uneven terrain presented numerous inclines and declines that made for a challenging hike.
FAQs About the word incline
an elevated geological formation, an inclined surface connecting two levels, have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined, bend or turn (on
slope, inclination, climb, ascent, lean, diagonal, pitch,gradient, grade, slant
declension, descent, fall, downgrade, declination, declivity, hanging, downgrade, decline, declination
The mountain trail featured a steep incline that tested the limits of our endurance.
The roof of the building had a slight incline to promote drainage.
The skater gracefully navigated the half-pipe's intricate inclines and descents.
The hiking path wound its way up a gentle incline, offering panoramic views.
