incline vs listen

incline is a noun but listen is not a noun.

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

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

Other hypernyms of incline include hear, take heed.

incline (noun)	listen (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels
an elevated geological formation

incline (verb)	listen (verb)
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief	hear with intention
feel favorably disposed or willing	listen and pay attention
be at an angle	pay close attention to; give heed to
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