be inclined to v — to have a tendency or preference to do something; to be likely to do something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to have a tendency or preference to do something; to be likely to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ɪnˈklaɪnd tu/
Example Sentences
- I'm inclined to order pizza again instead of cooking tonight.
- Students are inclined to procrastinate when facing difficult assignments.
- He's inclined to believe conspiracy theories about aliens running the government.
be inclined to v
NOUN[/bi ɪnˈklaɪnd tu/]
to have a tendency or preference to do something; to be likely to do something
After a long week, she is inclined to stay home rather than go out.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'inclinare', meaning 'to bend' or 'to lean'. The word evolved metaphorically to describe a mental or emotional tendency—the mind 'leaning toward' a particular disposition or preference.
Breakdown
in- (toward, into) + -clinare (to bend, to lean), originally expressing physical inclination before extending to abstract preference or tendency.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I'm inclined to order pizza again instead of cooking tonight.”
“Students are inclined to procrastinate when facing difficult assignments.”
“He's inclined to believe conspiracy theories about aliens running the government.”
“The data suggests that younger consumers are inclined to shop online.”
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