Synonyms of inclines

inclines 1 of 2

noun

plural of incline

as in slopes

the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon

the steep incline of the hill meant that it was impossible to ride a bicycle up it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slopes
• inclinations
• gradients
• diagonals
• pitches
• leans
• slants
• cants
• climbs
• rakes
• grades
• upgrades
• ascents
• banks
• rises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• declines
• falls
• dips
• hangs
• descents
• hangings
• declivities
• declinations
• downgrades
• declensions

inclines

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verb

present tense third-person singular of incline

1

as in tilts

to set or cause to be at an angle

carefully inclined the ladder against the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slopes
• tilts
• angles
• leans
• tips
• heels
• slants
• cants
• cocks
• lists
• pitches
• banks
• bends
• deviates
• descends
• veers
• declines
• swerves
• retreats
• reclines

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• levels
• straightens
• flattens
• evens

2

as in tends

to show a liking or proneness (for something)

a good restaurant for diners who incline to spicy food

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tends
• leans
• trends
• runs
• indicates
• points
• suggests
• gravitates
• goes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoids
• shuns
• shies (from or away from)