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/ɪnˈklaɪnd/- 1[never before noun] feeling that you want to do somethinginclined to do something:
Karen didn’t feel inclined to help.
if someone is so inclined (=if someone wants to do something):A full fitness suite is available for your use, if you are so inclined.
be more/less inclined to do something:Younger people seem more inclined to save money than their parents.
be strongly inclined to do something:I was strongly inclined to ignore the letter.
- 2tending to behave in a particular way or to be interested in a particular thinginclined to do something:
Joe is inclined to be moody.
Most animals are inclined to run when they feel threatened or frightened.
inclined toward:Some people are more inclined toward philosophy than others.
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