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4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Incline \In*cline"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Inclined}; p. pr & vb n. {Inclining}.] [OE. inclinen, enclinen OF encliner, incliner, F. incliner, L. inclinare pref. in- in + clinare to bend, incline; akin to E. lean. See {Lean} to incline.] 1. 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. 2. 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. Their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech. --Judges ix 3. Power finds its balance, giddy motions cease In both the scales, and each inclines to peace. --Parnell. 3. To bow; to incline the head. --Chaucer. Syn: To lean; slope; slant; tend; bend. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Inclining \In*clin"ing\, a. (Bot.) Same as {Inclined}, 3. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Inclining \In*clin"ing\, n. 1. Inclination; disposition. On the first inclining towards sleep. --Burke. 2. Party or side chosen; a following. Both you of my inclining, and the rest. --Shak. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: inclining n : the act of inclining; bending forward; "an inclination of his head indicated his agreement" [syn: {inclination}]
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