incline toward (someone or something)
1. To physically lean or tilt toward someone or something. The way those branches are inclining toward our house is really starting to worry me. If he inclines toward you while you're talking, that's definitely a good sign that he's interested in you! Are they ever going to fix the flagpole? The flag inclines toward the ground more and more each day.
2. By extension, to feel or show a preference for someone or something. I haven't been feeling well all week, so I'm inclined toward staying in this weekend. Honestly, I'm inclined toward Sharon—I just think she'd make a better mayor. I hope the boss isn't inclined toward firing the person responsible for the printing error.
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incline toward someone or something
1. to lean or slant toward someone or something. The piece of scenery inclined toward Roger very slowly and he jumped out of the way just in time. The tree inclined toward the direction of the wind.
2. to favor or "lean" toward choosing someone or something. I don't know which to choose. I incline toward Terri but I also favor Amy. I am inclining toward chocolate.
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