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to incline
01
neigen, geneigd zijn
to have a positive or favorable inclination or willingness towards a particular action, idea, or person
Transitive: to incline to do sth
Voorbeelden
The investors incline to invest in the startup, recognizing its potential for growth.
De investeerders neigen ertoe om in de startup te investeren, waarbij ze het groeipotentieel erkennen.
02
hellen, overhellen
to slope, lean, or be positioned at a slant or incline
Intransitive: to incline | to incline to a direction
Voorbeelden
As they approached the mountain, the road began to incline uphill.
Toen ze de berg naderden, begon de weg omhoog te hellen.
03
neigen, beïnvloeden
to influence or persuade someone to be more willing or likely to do a particular action or hold a certain belief
Ditransitive: to incline sb to do sth
Voorbeelden
Encouraging and positive feedback from her colleagues inclined her to pursue the innovative idea further.
Aanmoedigende en positieve feedback van haar collega's neigde ertoe haar het innovatieve idee verder te laten nastreven.
04
buigen, neigen
to bend one's head downward, particularly as an act of agreement, greeting, etc.
Transitive: to incline one's head
Voorbeelden
As a sign of respect, the queen inclined her head to greet the ambassador.
Als teken van respect boog de koningin haar hoofd om de ambassadeur te begroeten.
Incline
01
helling, schuine vlak
an inclined surface connecting two levels
02
helling, glooiing
an elevated geological formation
Lexicale Boom
disincline
inclination
inclined
incline
