be inclined to — to have a tendency or preference to do something; to feel willing or likely to do something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have a tendency or preference to do something; to feel willing or likely to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ɪnˈklaɪnd tuː/
Example Sentences
- If you're inclined to travel, this job offers plenty of opportunities.
- After eating five slices of pizza, I'm inclined to believe I have no self-control.
- My cat is inclined to knock things off the table just to watch me suffer.
be inclined to
VERB[/bi ɪnˈklaɪnd tuː/]
to have a tendency or preference to do something; to feel willing or likely to do something
After long days, she is inclined to skip the gym and curl up with a book.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inclinare', meaning 'to bend' or 'to lean toward'.
Breakdown
in- (toward) + clin- (to bend/lean) + -ed (adjective suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“If you're inclined to travel, this job offers plenty of opportunities.”
“After eating five slices of pizza, I'm inclined to believe I have no self-control.”
“My cat is inclined to knock things off the table just to watch me suffer.”
“She's inclined to agree with anyone who buys her coffee.”
“Scientists are inclined to believe that the theory is correct based on recent evidence.”
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