leaned

VERB

bend, angle toward

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

straighten

STRONG

ascend be active energize forget increase rise

WEAK

dislike disregard not like

VERB

be disposed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

Example Sentences

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At one end of the spectrum are celebrity and cultural figures who have leaned into humor, vulnerability, and personal storytelling.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

As he shook hands with Xi, he leaned in to pat him on the arm in what appeared to be a gesture of warmth.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Saudi Aramco has leaned heavily on its East-West pipeline to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, while the U.A.E. has pushed more crude through Fujairah.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

She leaned forward as she noted that Renee fits snugly with her repertory of tenacious roles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Arms folded, he leaned against the desk but he didn’t speak and I couldn’t catch his eye for a hint at what Mae and I might have been brought in to do.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse