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in·clined Listen to audio/ɪnˈklaɪnd/ adjective
[more inclined; most inclined] 1 not used before a noun : wanting to do something or likely to do something
people who are inclined toward volunteering Feel free to leave early if you're so inclined. [=if you want to]usually followed by to + verb I'm inclined to leave early [=I would like to leave early], if that's OK with you. She didn't seem inclined [=disposed] to help us. He's inclined to brag about his accomplishments. [=he often brags about his accomplishments] The door is inclined to stick. [=the door often sticks]
2used with verbs like agree, think, believe, suppose, etc., to express a thought or opinion that is not strong or certain I'm inclined to agree with you. [=I think you are probably correct] We're inclined to think she was mistaken. [=we think she was probably mistaken]see also 1incline 4
3 : having an interest in or a talent for something
a special school for children who are inclined toward the artsusually used after an adverb (such as artistically, mechanically, or musically) She's always been artistically inclined. [=she has always had a talent for art]
4 : having a slope
an inclined surface

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