incline vs lean

incline and lean both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of incline include angle, slant, tilt, tip.

As verbs, incline and lean are synonyms defined as:

incline and lean: have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

Other synonyms of incline include be given, run, tend.

incline (noun)	lean (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels	the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
an elevated geological formation

incline (adjective)	lean (adjective)
	lacking in mineral content or combustible material
	lacking excess flesh
	not profitable or prosperous
	containing little excess

incline (verb)	lean (verb)
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief	rely on for support
feel favorably disposed or willing	cause to lean or incline
be at an angle	to incline or bend from a vertical position
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow	cause to lean to the side
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
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined