incline vs influence

influence vs incline

incline and influence both are nouns.

incline and influence both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
incline	Yes	No	Yes	No
influence	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, influence is a hypernym of incline; that is, influence is a word with a broader meaning than incline:

incline: make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
influence: shape or influence; give direction to

Other hypernyms of incline include determine, mold, mould, regulate, shape.

incline (noun)	influence (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels	causing something without any direct or apparent effort
an elevated geological formation	a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
	a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
	one having power to influence another
	the effect of one thing (or person) on another

incline (verb)	influence (verb)
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief	shape or influence; give direction to
feel favorably disposed or willing	induce into action by using one's charm
be at an angle	have and exert influence or effect
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

Difference between incline and influence

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