[v. in-klahyn; n. in-klahyn, in-klahyn] 
verb, -clined, -clin⋅ing, noun | 1. | to deviate from the vertical or horizontal; slant. |
| 2. | to have a mental tendency, preference, etc.; be disposed: We incline to rest and relaxation these days. |
| 3. | to tend, in a physical sense; approximate: The flowers incline toward blue. |
| 4. | to tend in character or in course of action: a political philosophy that inclines toward the conservative. |
| 5. | to lean; bend. |
| 6. | to dispose (a person) in mind, habit, etc. (usually fol. by to): His attitude did not incline me to help him. |
| 7. | to bow, nod, or bend (the head, body, etc.): He inclined his head in greeting. |
| 8. | to cause to lean or bend in a particular direction. |
| 9. | an inclined surface; slope; slant. |
| 10. | Railroads.
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| 11. | Mining.
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| 12. | incline one's ear, to listen, esp. willingly or favorably: to incline one's ear to another's plea. |
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