incline
gb/ˈɪŋklaɪn/ us/ˈɪŋklaɪn/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 8300
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B2
property
1
having a tendency or willingness
Having a feeling that you want to do something, or that something is probably true, but not very strongly.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to be inclined to [verb]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners often say *'I am incline to...' instead of 'I am inclined to...'; remember the -ed ending because it functions like an adjective. Another mistake is using 'inclined' without 'to', as in *'I am inclined travel'; it should be 'I am inclined to travel'.
Visawe
prone (Often used for negative tendencies (e.g., 'prone to mistakes'), while 'inclined' can be neutral or positive.)
Vinyume
disinclined (Shows a lack of desire or willingness to do something, the opposite attitude of being inclined.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
be inclined to agree
|be inclined to think
|be inclined to believe
|feel inclined to
|not inclined to
|politically inclined
Mada
attitudes
|communication
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- I’m inclined to agree with your conclusion.
- She’s not inclined to talk about her private life.
- After such a long day, no one felt inclined to cook.
- He’s more scientifically inclined than his older brother.
- I’m inclined to believe that the problem is in the software, not the hardware.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I am inclined to say yes.
- She is not inclined to go out tonight.
- He feels inclined to help his friend.
- They are politically inclined and talk about news a lot.
- I am inclined to think this is a bad idea.
Kitenzi
formal
C1
state
2
tend toward a view or action
To move in your mind toward one idea or plan more than others.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to incline toward [opinion or course of action]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes incorrectly use the progressive form for this sense, e.g. *'I am inclining to the view that...'; in modern English, it is normally used in simple forms: 'I incline to the view that...'. They also confuse it with 'be inclined to', which is adjectival and more common: 'I am inclined to think...' (adjective) vs. 'I incline to the view that...' (verb).
Visawe
tend (Slightly more common and less formal; 'incline' often sounds more careful or thoughtful.)
Vinyume
oppose (To actively be against an opinion or course of action instead of tending toward it.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
incline toward
|incline to agree
|incline to the view that
|incline in favor of
|incline toward compromise
Mada
communication
|thought
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- I incline to the view that stricter rules are necessary.
- Many economists now incline toward a more cautious approach.
- As the discussion continued, the committee began to incline in favor of the second proposal.
- On balance, I incline to support the new policy.
- Scholars generally incline to interpret the data in a different way.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I incline to the view that we need more time.
- Most of them incline toward a peaceful solution.
- After hearing both sides, I incline to support her plan.
- Experts now incline in favor of stronger laws.
- People often incline to believe what they read online.
Kitenzi
B2
action
3
lean or make something lean
To move so that you or something is not straight up or flat, but at an angle; or to move something into that position.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to incline [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with 'recline', which usually means to lean or lie back in a relaxed way. 'Incline' does not always mean relaxing; it just means leaning or sloping at an angle.
Visawe
tilt (Very common in everyday English; 'incline' can sound a bit more formal or descriptive.)
Vinyume
straighten (Means to make something upright or flat again, removing the incline.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
incline one's head
|incline the seat
|incline the backrest
|floor inclines gently
|path inclines upward
Mada
movement
|physical_world
|space
|body
Mifano
- She inclined her head politely as he entered the room.
- The path inclines gently as you approach the village.
- He inclined the chair so that the child could lie back comfortably.
- The ramp inclines too sharply for wheelchair users.
- The photographer asked him to incline his face slightly toward the light.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She inclined her head to say yes.
- The road inclines as you go up the hill.
- He inclined the seat so the baby could sleep.
- The ramp inclines slowly, so it is easy to walk up.
- Please incline your chair a little bit.
Nomino
B2
entity
4
a rising or sloping surface
A part of the ground, road, or another surface that goes up, not flat.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to walk up/down an incline
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use 'incline' where 'inclination' is needed, e.g. *'The road has a strong incline'; it is more natural to say 'a steep incline' or 'a strong inclination' only when talking about an angle or a tendency.
Visawe
slope ('Slope' is more common and general; 'incline' often sounds slightly more technical or descriptive.)
Vinyume
flat (Describes a level surface without any incline.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
steep incline
|gentle incline
|walk up the incline
|run on an incline
|at an incline
Mada
transport
|geography
|sports
|space
|travel
Mifano
- The final stretch of the path is a steep incline up to the castle.
- Running on an incline is good training for your legs.
- The truck struggled to pull its load up the long incline.
- Cyclists slowed as they reached the incline before the finish line.
- They parked on a slight incline and used the handbrake.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The car stopped on a steep incline.
- We walked up a long incline to the house.
- Running on an incline is harder than on flat ground.
- The bike is hard to push up the incline.
- There is a small incline at the end of the road.
Kitenzi
formal
C1
action
5
make someone more likely to do something
To affect someone so that they want to do something or believe something more than before.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to incline [someone] to [verb or belief]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the reflexive or adjectival use and say *'I am inclined her to help'; the correct pattern is 'Her actions inclined me to help' (verb affecting another person) or 'I am inclined to help' (adjective describing your own tendency).
Visawe
persuade (Usually suggests more active effort; 'incline' can suggest a gentler or indirect influence.)
Vinyume
deter (Means to discourage or prevent someone from doing something, the opposite effect of 'incline'.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
incline someone to
|incline someone toward
|circumstances incline us to
|evidence inclines me to believe
Mada
psychology
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- Her honesty inclined me to trust her.
- The evidence so far inclines us to believe that the error was accidental.
- His calm manner inclined the audience to listen carefully.
- Economic pressures may incline voters toward more radical options.
- Past experience inclines me to be cautious in situations like this.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Her kindness inclined me to help her.
- This story inclines me to believe he is innocent.
- His words inclined the team to try again.
- Bad memories incline her to stay at home.
- These facts incline us to think the plan will fail.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
incline
IPA
GB/ˈɪŋklaɪn/
US/ˈɪŋklaɪn/
Silabi na mkazo
in - cline (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: incline
- Plural: inclines
Verb
- Base: incline
- 3rd Person Singular: inclines
- Present Participle: inclining
- Past: inclined
Familia ya neno
Forms
inclines
noun
inclining
verb
inclined
verb
Core family
inclination
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
disinclined
adjective
disinclination
noun
uninclined
adjective
Semi
be inclined to [noun/adjective]
1/bˈi ɪŋklˈaɪnd tə nˈaʊnəd͡ʒˈɛktɪv/
fixed phrase
have a tendency or interest
To have a natural interest in, or connection with, a type of thing, or to show a certain quality.
Mifano
- He’s artistically inclined and spends hours drawing.
- She’s not technically inclined, so she avoids fixing devices herself.
- Many students are more theoretically inclined than practically inclined.
be inclined to [verb]
1/bˈi ɪŋklˈaɪnd tə vˈɚb/
fixed phrase
tend or be willing to do something
To often do something, or to want to do it, but not very strongly; used with another verb after 'to'.
Mifano
- I’m inclined to agree with you about the budget cuts.
- People are often inclined to blame others instead of themselves.
- After hearing his story, I’m inclined to give him another chance.
feel inclined to [verb]
1/fˈil ɪŋklˈaɪnd tə vˈɚb/
fixed phrase
have a slight desire to do something
To want to do something a little, but not strongly; often used for polite or hesitant decisions.
Mifano
- I don’t feel inclined to go out tonight.
- If you feel inclined to help, please let us know.
- No one felt inclined to cook after the long meeting.
incline to the view that
1/ˈɪŋklaɪn tə ðə vjˈu ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
formal
tend toward a particular belief
To be more ready to believe one explanation or opinion than others; used in careful or formal speech and writing.
Mifano
- I incline to the view that the report is incomplete.
- Many historians now incline to the view that the war could have been avoided.
incline toward [something]
1/ˈɪŋklaɪn təwˈɔɹd sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
formal
tend toward an option or view
To prefer or choose one thing, idea, or side more than another, especially in careful thinking or discussion.
Mifano
- Given the risks, I incline toward a more conservative investment.
- Judges generally incline toward leniency in first-offense cases.
- Public opinion appears to incline toward change.
inclined plane
1/ɪŋklˈaɪnd plˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
technical
sloping surface used as a simple machine
In physics, a flat surface that is at an angle and is used to move something heavy up or down more easily, like a ramp.
Mifano
- In science class we learned how an inclined plane reduces the force needed to lift an object.
- A ramp is a common example of an inclined plane.
on an incline
1/ˈɔn ən ˈɪŋklaɪn/
fixed phrase
on a sloping surface
On ground, a road, or another surface that goes up and is not flat.
Mifano
- Parking on an incline requires you to use the handbrake.
- Running on an incline is harder than running on a flat surface.