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past tense form of lean.
past participle of lean.

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bend, angle toward v.
be disposed v.
count, depend on v.

VERB

bend, angle toward

Synonyms

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bow cock drift incline nod prop recline slant tilt tip twist veer

STRONG

beetle cant careen curve decline deflect dip divert droop heel jut list overhang pitch place repose rest roll sag sheer sink slope turn

WEAK

be off be slanted fasten on hang on put weight on rest on

Antonyms

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straighten

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ascend be active energize forget increase rise

WEAK

dislike disregard not like

VERB

be disposed

Synonyms

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incline prefer tend

STRONG

favor look

WEAK

be prone be willing gravitate toward have propensity not mind

Antonyms

WEAK

dislike disregard forget not like straighten

VERB

count, depend on

Synonyms

STRONG

confide rely trust

WEAK

bank on believe in bet bottom dollar bet on gamble on have faith hinge on lay money on put faith in

Antonyms

STRONG

distrust keep

WEAK

dislike disregard forget not like straighten

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leaned

Harper leaned into the L.A. experience, exploring the sprawling city, particularly its nature, and connecting with old friends on a deeper level.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Stepping into the job, she leaned on Stansbury to negotiate with creditors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

“It weakens the ‘no low-band’ rebuttal management teams have leaned on,” Maral wrote.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

"I wish I could say that's how it happened but we just went around it in a completely different way, we leaned on each other when we both needed it."

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

“You’ll find your groo—wait, what in the . . . ?” Harry leaned forward to look through the windshield.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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