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ascend vs incline

incline vs ascend

ascend is not a noun while incline is a noun.

ascend and incline both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ascend No No Yes No
incline Yes No Yes No
As verbs, incline is a hypernym of ascend; that is, incline is a word with a broader meaning than ascend:
  • ascend: slope upwards
  • incline: be at an angle
Other hypernyms of ascend include pitch, slope.
ascend (noun) incline (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels
an elevated geological formation
ascend (verb) incline (verb)
slope upwards make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
travel up feel favorably disposed or willing
come up, of celestial bodies be at an angle
go along towards (a river's) source lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
move to a better position in life or to a better job bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
appear to be moving upward, as by means of tendrils have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
become king or queen
go back in order of genealogical succession
Difference between ascend and incline

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