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inclined
in·clined I0083400 (ĭn-klīnd′)adj.1. Sloping, slanting, or leaning.2. Having a preference, disposition, or tendency: lobbied the positively inclined senators to push for the bill's passage.inclined (ɪnˈklaɪnd) adj1. (often foll by: to) having a disposition; tending2. sloping or slantingin•clined (ɪnˈklaɪnd)
adj. 1. deviating in direction from the horizontal or vertical; sloping. 2. disposed; of a mind: He was inclined to stay. 3. tending in a direction that makes an angle with a plane or line. [1350–1400] Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | inclined - (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency; "wasn't inclined to believe the excuse"; "inclined to be moody"willing - disposed or inclined toward; "a willing participant"; "willing helpers"disinclined - unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval; "disinclined to say anything to anybody" | | 2. | inclined - at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position; "an inclined plane"gradual - (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt; "a gradual slope"oblique - slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled; "the oblique rays of the winter sun"; "acute and obtuse angles are oblique angles"; "the axis of an oblique cone is not perpendicular to its base"horizontal - parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line; "a horizontal surface"vertical, perpendicular - at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line; "a vertical camera angle"; "the monument consists of two vertical pillars supporting a horizontal slab"; "measure the perpendicular height" | | 3. | inclined - having made preparations; "prepared to take risks"disposed, fain, preparedwilling - disposed or inclined toward; "a willing participant"; "willing helpers" |
inclinedadjective1. disposed, given, prone, likely, subject, liable, apt, predisposed, tending towards He was inclined to self-pity.2. willing, minded, ready, disposed, of a mind (informal) I am inclined to agree with Alan.inclinedadjectiveHaving or showing a tendency or likelihood:apt, disposed, given, liable, likely, prone.Translationsκεκλιμένοςenclininclinatoinclineportatopropensoinclinadoinclined
as the twig is bent, so is the tree inclinedOne's actions as an adult are dictated by behaviors learned in childhood. I can't believe she still doesn't listen to other people. I guess it's true that as the twig is bent, so is the tree inclined.See also: inclined, tree, twigincline (one's) earTo listen intently, attentively, and receptively (to what someone is saying). the phrase is used in several places in the Bible, usually in reference to listening to God. You need to learn to incline your ear to the words of wisdom your elders have to offer. The representative pleaded with world leaders to incline their ears to her country's distress.See also: ear, inclineinclined to (do something)Likely or apt to do something. I hope the boss isn't inclined to fire the person responsible for the printing error. Oh, I'm always inclined to have a piece of cake—let's see the dessert menu!See also: inclinedincline away (from someone or something)To tilt or slant away from someone or something. Please don't tell me that the attic is inclining away from the rest of the house.See also: away, incline, someoneincline forward1. To lean or tilt forward. I inclined forward to see if that would loosen up my tight back muscles.2. To cause something to lean or tilt forward. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "incline" and "forward." If you can't reach the table, just incline your chair forward.See also: forward, inclineincline toward (someone or something)1. To physically lean or tilt toward someone or something. The way those branches are inclining toward our house is really starting to worry me.2. By extension, to feel or show a preference for someone or something. I haven't been feeling well all week, so I'm inclined toward staying in this weekend. Honestly, I'm inclined toward Sharon—I just think she'd make a better mayor.See also: incline, towardAs the twig is bent, so is the tree inclined.Prov. A grown person will act the way he or she was taught to act as a child. Alice's parents thought it was cute when she threw tantrums, and you'll notice that she still throws tantrums now that she's grown up. As the twig is bent, so is the tree inclined. Don't encourage your son to be so greedy. As the twig is bent, so is the tree inclined.See also: inclined, tree, twigincline forwardto lean forward; to slant forward. The earthquake-ravaged building inclined forward a little bit more and looked as if it was going to fall. My chair inclined forward and I kept feeling as if I were going to fall off.See also: forward, inclineincline something forwardto lean something forward; to make something slant forward. Incline the light forward a little bit, so you can see better. The fence had been inclined slightly forward to make it harder to climb.See also: forward, inclineinclined to do somethingto tend to do something; to lean toward doing something. Tom is inclined to tell jokes when he is with a group of people. I am inclined to go to the beach tomorrow if it doesn't rain.See also: inclinedinclined toTending or disposed toward, as in I'm inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt. [Mid-1300s] See also: inclinedEncyclopediaSeeinclineinclined
Synonyms for inclinedadj disposedSynonyms- disposed
- given
- prone
- likely
- subject
- liable
- apt
- predisposed
- tending towards
adj willingSynonyms- willing
- minded
- ready
- disposed
- of a mind
Synonyms for inclinedadj having or showing a tendency or likelihoodSynonyms- apt
- disposed
- given
- liable
- likely
- prone
Synonyms for inclinedadj (often followed by 'to') having a preference, disposition, or tendencyRelated WordsAntonymsadj at an angle to the horizontal or vertical positionRelated WordsAntonyms- horizontal
- vertical
- perpendicular
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