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incline

 
/ɪnˈklɑɪn/ v [I/T]

Definition

to lean down, or to place something with one part toward the ground and the opposite part raised: [T] Marge inclined her head to whisper something to me. inclined
 
/ɪnˈklɑɪnd/, /ˈɪn·klɑind/ adj
an inclined roof/roadway/surface
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