be inclined to do — to have a tendency or desire to do something; to be willing or likely to do something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to have a tendency or desire to do something; to be willing or likely to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /biː ɪnˈklaɪnd tuː duː/
Example Sentences
- I'm not inclined to wake up early on weekends - my bed is too comfortable!
- She's inclined to order pizza whenever she's stressed about exams.
- My cat is inclined to knock things off tables for no apparent reason.
be inclined to do
NOUN[/biː ɪnˈklaɪnd tuː duː/]
to have a tendency or desire to do something; to be willing or likely to do something
The hikers were inclined to keep climbing despite the steep trail.
She is inclined to help anyone in need. (IN + LEAN = INCLINED → leaning toward a particular action)
He's inclined to make it refined until its beauty is defined!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The verb 'incline' derives from Latin 'inclinare', which originally meant 'to bend' or 'to tilt'. The figurative sense of 'to be disposed or tend towards' developed from the metaphorical extension of physical inclination to mental disposition or preference.
Breakdown
in- (toward, into) + -clinare (to bend, lean). The prefix 'in-' intensifies the action, while 'clinare' refers to physical leaning or tilting, combining to express both literal bending and the derived sense of mental tendency or propensity.
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📝Examples
“I'm not inclined to wake up early on weekends - my bed is too comfortable!”
“She's inclined to order pizza whenever she's stressed about exams.”
“My cat is inclined to knock things off tables for no apparent reason.”
“I'm inclined to accept their job offer since the salary is quite good.”
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