Incline ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Incline ( verb )

1. To slope, tilt or lean from a horizontal position.
2. To have a preference, tendency or disposition towards something.

Origin:

From middle english inclinen, from old french incliner, from latin inclinare, from in- + clinare ("to bend"), from clivus ("slope").

Examples:

1. The roof of the house inclines to the left due to a structural problem.
2. She inclines her head to one side when she is listening carefully.
3. He inclines towards classical music, but also enjoys some pop songs.
4. The path inclines upward as it reaches the top of the hill.
5. She inclines to take a different approach to solve the problem.

(As a noun)

Incline ( noun )

1. To slope, tilt or lean from a horizontal position.
2. To have a preference, tendency or disposition towards something.

Origin:

From middle english inclinen, from old french incliner, from latin inclinare, from in- + clinare ("to bend"), from clivus ("slope").

Examples:

1. The roof of the house inclines to the left due to a structural problem.
2. She inclines her head to one side when she is listening carefully.
3. He inclines towards classical music, but also enjoys some pop songs.
4. The path inclines upward as it reaches the top of the hill.
5. She inclines to take a different approach to solve the problem.