| Front | incline |
|---|---|
| Back | verb, noun /BrE ɪnˈklaɪn; NAmE ɪnˈklaɪn/ (formal) 1 [intransitive, transitive] to tend to think or behave in a particular way; to make sb do this~ to/towards sthI incline to the view that we should take no action at this stage. Young people incline towards individualistic behaviour.~ to do sth The government is more effective than we incline to think.~ sb to/towards sth Lack of money inclines many young people towards crime.~ sb to do sth His obvious sincerity inclined me to trust him. 2 [transitive] ~ your head to bend your head forward, especially as a sign of agreement, welcome, etcHe inclined his head in acknowledgement. 3 [intransitive, transitive] ~ (sth) (to/towards sth) to lean or slope in a particular direction; to make sth lean or slopeThe land inclined gently towards the shore. noun /BrEˈɪnklaɪn; NAmE ˈɪnklaɪn/ (formal)a slopea steep/slight incline |
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