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incline vs predispose

predispose vs incline

incline is a noun but predispose is not a noun.

incline and predispose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incline Yes No Yes No
predispose No No Yes No
As verbs, predispose is a hyponym of incline; that is, predispose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than incline:
  • incline: make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
  • predispose: make susceptible
incline (noun) predispose (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels
an elevated geological formation
incline (verb) predispose (verb)
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief make susceptible
feel favorably disposed or willing
be at an angle
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 predispose

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