1.  incline(n = noun.object) side, slope - an elevated geological formation; "he climbed the steep slope"; "the house was built on the side of a mountain"
is a kind of formation, geological formation
is a part of elevation, natural elevation
has particulars: acclivity, ascent, climb, raise, rise, upgrade, bank, bank, camber, cant, canyonside, coast, declension, declination, decline, declivity, descent, downslope, fall, escarpment, scarp, hillside, mountainside, versant, piedmont, ski slope
Derived form verb incline₄

2.  incline(n = noun.artifact) ramp - an inclined surface connecting two levels;
is a kind of inclined plane
has particulars: ski jump
Derived form verb incline₄

1.  incline(v = verb.stative) be given, lean, run, tend - have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined; "She tends to be nervous before her lectures"; "These dresses run small"; "He inclined to corpulence"
is one way to be
Derived forms noun inclination₇, noun inclination₁, noun inclination₅
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE

2.  incline(v = verb.perception) - bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well; "He inclined his ear to the wise old man"
is one way to hear, listen, take heed
Derived form noun inclining₁
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

3.  incline(v = verb.motion) - lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow; "She inclined her head to the student"
is one way to bring down, get down, let down, lower, take down
Derived forms noun inclination₈, noun inclining₁
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s something

4.  incline(v = verb.motion) pitch, slope - be at an angle; "The terrain sloped down"
is one way to angle, lean, slant, tilt, tip
Derived forms noun inclination₆, noun inclination₃, noun inclination₂, noun inclination₄, noun incline₂, noun incline₁
Sample sentences: Something ----s; Something is ----ing PP

5.  incline(v = verb.emotion) - feel favorably disposed or willing; "She inclines to the view that people should be allowed to expres their religious beliefs"
is one way to experience, feel
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s PP

6.  incline(v = verb.cognition) dispose - make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief; "Their language inclines us to believe them"
is one way to determine, influence, mold, regulate, shape
Derived forms noun inclination₁, noun inclination₅
Sample sentences: Something ----s somebody; Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE

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. [1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]
"Their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech." [1913 Webster]
"Power finds its balance, giddy motions cease
In both the scales, and each inclines to peace." [1913 Webster]

3.  To bow; to incline the head. Chaucer.

1.  To cause to deviate from a line, position, or direction; to give a leaning, bend, or slope to; as, incline the column or post to the east; incline your head to the right. [1913 Webster]
"Incline thine ear, O Lord, and hear." [1913 Webster]

2.  To impart a tendency or propensity to, as to the will or affections; to turn; to dispose; to influence. [1913 Webster]
"Incline my heart unto thy testimonies." [1913 Webster]
"Incline our hearts to keep this law." [1913 Webster]

3.  To bend; to cause to stoop or bow; as, to incline the head or the body in acts of reverence or civility. [1913 Webster]
"With due respect my body I inclined." [1913 Webster]

   An inclined plane; an ascent or descent; a grade or gradient; a slope. [1913 Webster]

incline, v. & n.
--v.
1 tr. (usu. in passive; often foll. by to, for, or to + infin.) a make (a person, feelings, etc.) willing or favourably disposed (am inclined to think so; does not incline me to agree). b give a specified tendency to (a thing) (the door is inclined to bang).
2 intr. a be disposed (I incline to think so). b (often foll. by to, towards) tend.
3 intr. & tr. lean or turn away from a given direction, esp. the vertical.
4 tr. bend (the head, body, or oneself) forward or downward.
--n.
1 a slope.
2 an inclined plane.

Idiom:
inclined plane a sloping plane (esp. as a means of reducing the force needed to raise a load). incline one's ear (often foll. by to) listen favourably.

Derivative:
incliner n.

Etymology:
ME encline f. OF encliner f. L inclinare (as IN-(2), clinare bend)

VB  be willing, incline, lean to, mind, propend, had as lief, lend a willing ear, give a willing ear, turn a willing ear, have a half a mind to, have a great mind to, hold to, cling to, desire, see fit, think good, think proper, acquiesce, comply with, swallow the bait, nibble at the bait, gorge the hook, have no scruple of, make no scruple of, make no bones of, jump at, catch at, meet halfway, volunteer.

VB  induce, move, draw, draw on, bring in its train, give an impulse, to, inspire, put up to, prompt, call up, attract, beckon, stimulate, spirit up, inspirit, rouse, arouse, animate, incite, foment, provoke, instigate, set on, actuate, act upon, work upon, operate upon, encourage, pat on the back, pat on the shoulder, clap on the back, clap on the shoulder, influence, weigh with, bias, sway, incline, dispose, predispose, turn the scale, inoculate, lead by the nose, have influence with, have influence over, have influence upon, exercise influence with, exercise influence over, exercise influence upon, go round, come round one, turn the head, magnetize, lobby, persuade, prevail with, prevail upon, overcome, carry, bring round to one's senses, bring to one's senses, draw over, win over, gain over, come over, talk over, procure, enlist, engage, invite, court, tempt, seduce, overpersuade, entice, allure, captivate, fascinate, bewitch, carry away, charm, conciliate, wheedle, coax, lure, inveigle, tantalize, cajole, tamper with, bribe, suborn, grease the palm, bait with a silver hook, gild the pill, make things pleasant, put a sop into the pan, throw a sop to, bait the hook, enforce, force, impel, propel, whip, lash, goad, spur, prick, urge, egg on, hound, hurry on, drag, exhort, advise, call upon, press, advocate, set an example, set the fashion, keep in countenance, be persuaded, yield to temptation, come round, concede, obey a call, follow advice, follow the bent, follow the dictates of, act on principle.

VB  tend, contribute, conduce, lead, dispose, incline, verge, bend to, trend, affect, carry, redound to, bid fair to, gravitate towards, promote.

VB  direct, manage, govern, conduct, order, prescribe, cut out work for, bead, lead, lead the way, show the way, take the lead, lead on, regulate, guide, steer, pilot, tackle, take the helm, be at the helm, have the reins, handle the reins, hold the reins, take the reins, drive, tool, superintend, supervise, overlook, control, keep in order, look after, see to, legislate for, administer, ministrate, matronize, have the care of, have the charge of, be in charge of, have charge of, take the direction, boss, boss one around, pull the strings, pull the wires, rule, have the direction, hold office, hold the portfolio, preside, preside at the board, take the chair, occupy the chair, be in the chair, pull the stroke oar, tend towards, bend towards, point towards, conduct to, go to, point to, point at, bend, trend, verge, incline, dip, determine, steer for, steer towards, make for, make towards, aim at, level at, take aim, keep a course, hold a course, be bound for, bend one's steps towards, direct one's course, steer one's course, bend one's course, shape one's course, align one's march, allign one's march, to straight, go straight to the point, march on, march on a point, ascertain one's direction, s'orienter, see which way the wind blows, box the compass, take the air line.

incline bench press