Unscramble inclinings

Definition of inclining

noun:

• the act of inclining; bending forward; "an inclination of his head indicated his agreement". Synonyms: inclination.

verb:

• have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined; "She tends to be nervous before her lectures", "These dresses run small", "He inclined to corpulence". Synonyms: be given, incline, lean, run, tend.
• bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well; "He inclined his ear to the wise old man". Synonyms: incline.
• lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow; "She inclined her head to the student". Synonyms: incline.
• be at an angle; "The terrain sloped down". Synonyms: incline, pitch, slope.
• feel favorably disposed or willing; "She inclines to the view that people should be allowed to expres their religious beliefs". Synonyms: incline.
• make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief; "Their language inclines us to believe them". Synonyms: dispose, incline. Antonyms: indispose.

Related words

ascend, bob, climb, dip, fall, gravitate, nod, predispose, stoop, suffer.