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(Entry 1 of 2)
bending downward or forward
- the inclining branches of the evergreens seemed almost ready to break under the weight of the heavy snow
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inclining
verbpresent participle of incline
Synonyms & Antonyms of inclining (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to set or cause to be at an angle
- carefully inclined the ladder against the house
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- evening,
- flattening,
- leveling
- (or levelling),
- straightening
2
to show a liking or proneness (for something)
- a good restaurant for diners who incline to spicy food
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