to incline
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4.4
- verb
- /ɪnˈklaɪn/
:
inclinar la cabeza
- When greeting the ambassador, she inclines her head slightly as a sign of respect.
- incline one's head
Examples
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We will talk. "Thank you," Thrawn said, inclining his head slightly.
Fiction book (1991) -
Often when he is alone, he inclines his head as if listening for something.
Fiction book (1992) -
If only she would incline her head slightly toward him.
Fiction book (1998) -
"In that case," she said, inclining her head to the Bimm, "we accept."
Fiction book (1991) -
"They're inside," I told him, inclining my head toward the screen door.
Fiction book (1997) -
"Commander," she said, inclining her head slightly by way of a greeting.
Fiction book (1991) -
"I'll accept your justice, sirs," he said, inclining his head.
Fiction book (1990) -
Vincent, this is Mrs. Stratton." "Madame," the man said, inclining his head reverentially.
Fiction book (1996) -
Masood would incline his head in a gesture that was half salaam of deference, half acceptance of well-deserved praise.
Fiction book (1998) -
Worshippers incline themselves before the statues, heads bowed in prayer, holding flower offerings between their clasped palms.
Academic text (2003)
Synonyms
418
1.5
To bend or rest at an angle against something
194
1.0
To lean forward at the waist
148
1.8
To move something so it leans or falls to one side
25
3.7
To lean or tilt in one direction
3
8.0
To tilt something so it leans at an angle
To lean or bend in one direction, often slowly under extra weight
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
An exercise pressing a barbell or dumbbells up on a sloping bench to work the upper chest
How Low
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word incline comes from the root clinare, meaning 'to bend' or 'lean'. That's why to incline your head is to bend or 'lean' it forward as a sign or gesture.