Definition of incline

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • incline is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • incline is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • incline is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of incline


  • an elevated geological formation (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. side
    2. slope
  • be at an angle (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. pitch
    2. slope
  • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined (verb)

    Examples

    1. He inclined to corpulence

    Synonyms

    1. be given
    2. lean
    3. run
    4. tend
  • make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief (verb)

    Examples

    1. Their language inclines us to believe them

    Synonyms

    1. dispose
  • an inclined surface connecting two levels (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. ramp
  • bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well (verb)

    Examples

    1. He inclined his ear to the wise old man
  • feel favorably disposed or willing (verb)

    Examples

    1. She inclines to the view that people should be allowed to expres their religious beliefs
  • lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow (verb)

    Examples

    1. She inclined her head to the student

See definition of incline in Merriam Webster