Definition of incline

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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..

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In- :: In- (prep.) A prefix from Eng. prep. in, also from Lat. prep. in, meaning in, into, on, among; as, inbred, inborn, inroad; incline, inject, intrude. In words from the Latin, in- regularly becomes il- before l, ir- before r, and im- before a labial; as, illusion, irruption, imblue, immigrate, impart. In- is sometimes used with an simple intensive force..
Slope :: Slope (v. i.) To take an oblique direction; to be at an angle with the plane of the horizon; to incline; as, the ground slopes..
Confluxible :: Confluxible (a.) Inclined to flow or run together.
Slip :: Slip (n.) An inclined plane on which a vessel is built, or upon which it is hauled for repair..
Apoplectical :: Apoplectical (a.) Relating to apoplexy; affected with, inclined to, or symptomatic of, apoplexy; as, an apoplectic person, medicine, habit or temperament, symptom, fit, or stroke..
Hang :: Hang (v. i.) To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect; to droop; as, he hung his head in shame..
Hang :: Hang (v. i.) To lean or incline; to incline downward.
Disposedness :: Disposedness (n.) The state of being disposed or inclined; inclination; propensity.
Masterful :: Masterful (a.) Inclined to play the master; domineering; imperious; arbitrary.
Somnolent :: Somnolent (a.) Sleepy; drowsy; inclined to sleep.
Oblong-ovate :: Oblong-ovate (a.) Between oblong and ovate, but inclined to the latter..
Pronate :: Pronate (a.) Somewhat prone; inclined; as, pronate trees..
Low-minded :: Low-minded (a.) Inclined in mind to low or unworthy things; showing a base mind.
Slopy :: Slopy (a.) Sloping; inclined.
Persistent :: Persistent (a.) Inclined to persist; having staying qualities; tenacious of position or purpose.
Converge :: Converge (v. i.) To tend to one point; to incline and approach nearer together; as, lines converge..
Helix :: Helix (n.) A nonplane curve whose tangents are all equally inclined to a given plane. The common helix is the curve formed by the thread of the ordinary screw. It is distinguished from the spiral, all the convolutions of which are in the plane..
Indifferent :: Indifferent (a.) Not inclined to one side, party, or choice more than to another; neutral; impartial..
Sway :: Sway (v. i.) To cause to incline or swing to one side, or backward and forward; to bias; to turn; to bend; warp; as, reeds swayed by wind; judgment swayed by passion..
Forgiving :: Forgiving (a.) Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper..
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