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be inclined

VERB

please

Synonyms

STRONGEST

like want wish

STRONG

choose command demand desire opt prefer

WEAK

see fit

Antonyms

STRONGEST

despise dislike hate

WEAK

anger annoy be unwilling deny depress displease disturb refuse upset worry

VERB

tend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bear contribute favor go gravitate influence lean turn

STRONG

aim bend conduce dispose drift head impel incline lead look move point redound trend

WEAK

be biased be conducive be disposed be in the habit of be liable be predisposed be prejudiced have a tendency have an inclination make for move toward result in serve to verge on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hurt shun take

STRONG

dissuade follow obey

WEAK

abandon ignore neglect

VERB

will

Synonyms

STRONG

crave desire elect incline like opt please prefer want wish

WEAK

have a mind to see fit

Antonyms

STRONG

despise dislike hate ignore not want spurn

WEAK

keep neglect pass receive

Example Sentences

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Americans who worry about Social Security running out of money may be inclined to take it earlier.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The independent central bank, which has a dual mandate of maintaining stable prices and low unemployment, would typically be inclined to cut rates to shore up employment.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

“If we think that everyone else accepts that as normal, we might be inclined to do so ourselves,” he said.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

Allies of the president had criticised the plan, but during a meeting with Sir Keir in the Oval Office last February, Trump said "I think we'll be inclined to go along with your country".

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

“I would be inclined to agree with Luke.”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson

be inclined

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