1
: having inclination, disposition, or tendency
2
a
: having a leaning or slope
b
: making an angle with a line or plane
Examples of inclined in a Sentence
people who are inclined toward volunteering
a special school for children who are inclined toward the arts
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Greek students were more inclined to develop mentoring relationships with professors, participate in extra-curricular activities and graduate on time compared with unaffiliated students.
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Wynn Smiley, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
Where others would be more inclined to style the look with a pair of trendy Adidas Tokyos or studious loafers, Shayk took a hard left turn, wearing a pair of water shoes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
Moreover, some people who volunteer might be more inclined to donate down the line.
—Turcois Ominek, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Join 108 others in the comments View Comments Some supporters of Trump may be more inclined to buy Tesla than there were in the past, but that’s not enough to make up for the loss of sales to liberal buyers, said Kelly O’Keefe, founder of branding consultant Brand Federation.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
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Wynn Smiley, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
Where others would be more inclined to style the look with a pair of trendy Adidas Tokyos or studious loafers, Shayk took a hard left turn, wearing a pair of water shoes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
Moreover, some people who volunteer might be more inclined to donate down the line.
—Turcois Ominek, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Join 108 others in the comments View Comments Some supporters of Trump may be more inclined to buy Tesla than there were in the past, but that’s not enough to make up for the loss of sales to liberal buyers, said Kelly O’Keefe, founder of branding consultant Brand Federation.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclined. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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