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incline vs take kindly to

take kindly to vs incline

incline is a noun but take kindly to is not a noun.

incline and take kindly to both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incline Yes No Yes No
take kindly to No No Yes No
As verbs, take kindly to is a hyponym of incline; that is, take kindly to is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than incline:
  • incline: have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
  • take kindly to: be willing or inclined to accept
Other hyponyms of incline include suffer, gravitate.
incline (noun) take kindly to (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels
an elevated geological formation
incline (verb) take kindly to (verb)
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief be willing or inclined to accept
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 take kindly to

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