incline vs mould

mould vs incline

incline and mould both are nouns.

incline and mould both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

incline (noun)	mould (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels	container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
an elevated geological formation	sculpture produced by molding
	a distinctive nature, character, or type
	a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
	a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
	the process of becoming mildewed
	the distinctive form in which a thing is made
	loose soil rich in organic matter

incline (verb)	mould (verb)
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief	become moldy; spoil due to humidity
feel favorably disposed or willing	shape or influence; give direction to
be at an angle	fit tightly, follow the contours of
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow	form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well	make something, usually for a specific function
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined	form in clay, wax, etc

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