The more powerful and original a mind, the more it will incline towards the religion of solitude.
Source: tatoeba (2888903)
Incline
/ɪnˈklaɪn/
Synonyms for "incline" (309 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (62)
Strong matches (93)
consentcontributeconvertcooperatedecidedeclinedeclivitydeflectdescenddescentdeterminedipdirectdisposedrivedropeasy slopeengageenlistescalier
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fallfall awayfall offfavorfeel about itfire escapefleamflight of stepsgentle slopeget to doglacisgogo along withgo downhillgo uphillgradegradientgravitatehanging gardenshave a biashave a tendencyhave preferencehave ratherheadheelheliclinehillhillsidehold a headinghonor beforeillimpelinclinationincline towardinclined planeinduceinfluenceinterestinterest inkeellandinglanding stagelaunching ramplayleadlead by the noseleanlean towardlean towardsleaning
Noun(15 words)
Adverb(1 words)
gradually apply force
Related words (154)
Verb(18 words)
levellike betterlistlooklook at itlook kindly uponlook toluremakemovenot hesitatenot hesitate toperronpersuadepitchpleaseplungeplunge intopointpoint to
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precipitatepredisposepreferprefer toprejudiceprevailprocurepromptrakeramprangeratherreclineredound toretreatrisescarpsee fitseesawservesetset beforeset towardsettleshelveshelving beachshow a tendencyshow preferencesidesidlesinkslantslopesoften upspiral staircasestaircasestairsstairwaysteep slopesteerstepping stonestepping-stonesstepsstiff climbstilesubsideswagswayswingtalustempttendtend to gotend towardthink bestthink fitthink propertilttintingetiptonetraintreads and riserstrendturnuprisevergeviewwarpwear downweigh withworkwork towardwould as leavewould as lief
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ramp, slope, a grade, acclivity, acquiesce.
- Sentence evidence is available for incline, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "incline".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "incline"
Keep "incline" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "incline" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "incline", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "incline" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
38 entriesShowing 16 of 38 words.
More specific
13 entriesCollocations
9 entriesgentle inclinegradual inclineincline angleincline to believeincline towardincline your headinclined planeon the inclinesteep incline
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
19 total sentences available.
Say hello to my incline treadmill.
Source: tatoeba (6629034)
"Nay, Juno, too, who now, in mood malign, / earth, sea and sky is harrying, shall incline / to better counsels, and unite with me / to cherish and uphold the imperial line, / the Romans, rulers of the land and sea, / lords of the flowing gown. So standeth my decree."
Source: tatoeba (6785811)
But gladly sire Anchises hails the sign, / and gazing upward through the starlit air, / his hands and voice together lifts in prayer: / "O Jove omnipotent, dread power benign, / if aught our piety deserve, if e'er / a suppliant move thee, hearken and incline / this once, and aid us now and ratify thy sign."
Source: tatoeba (6872764)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "incline"?
Closest matches include ramp, slope, a grade, acclivity, acquiesce.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "incline"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.