incline vs shape

shape vs incline

incline and shape both are nouns.

incline and shape both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

incline (noun)	shape (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels	the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
an elevated geological formation	any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
	the visual appearance of something or someone
	alternative names for the body of a human being
	a perceptual structure
	a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
	the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

incline (verb)	shape (verb)
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief	give shape or form to
feel favorably disposed or willing	shape or influence; give direction to
be at an angle	make something, usually for a specific function
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

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