incline vs regulate

regulate vs incline

incline is a noun but regulate is not a noun.

incline and regulate both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

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

incline (verb)	regulate (verb)
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief	fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
feel favorably disposed or willing	restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)
be at an angle	shape or influence; give direction to
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow	bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
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 regulate

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