inclined
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of INCLINED
[more inclined; most inclined]
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not used before a noun
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wanting to do something or likely to do something
— usually followed by to + verb
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people who are inclined toward volunteering
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Feel free to leave early if you're so inclined. [=if you want to]
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I'm inclined to leave early [=I would like to leave early], if that's OK with you.
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She didn't seem inclined [=disposed] to help us.
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He's inclined to brag about his accomplishments. [=he often brags about his accomplishments]
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The door is inclined to stick. [=the door often sticks]
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— used with verbs like agree, think, believe, suppose, etc., to express a thought or opinion that is not strong or certain
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see also 1incline 4
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I'm inclined to agree with you. [=I think you are probably correct]
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We're inclined to think she was mistaken. [=we think she was probably mistaken]
3
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having an interest in or a talent for something
— usually used after an adverb (such as artistically, mechanically, or musically)
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a special school for children who are inclined toward the arts
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She's always been artistically inclined. [=she has always had a talent for art]
4
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having a slope
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an inclined surface
