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influence vs incline

incline vs influence

influence and incline both are nouns.

influence and incline both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
influence Yes No Yes No
incline Yes No Yes No
As verbs, incline is a hyponym of influence; that is, incline is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than influence:
  • influence: shape or influence; give direction to
  • incline: make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
Other hyponyms of influence include dispose, disincline, indispose, miscreate, carry weight, decide, reshape, time, index, pace, predetermine.
influence (noun) incline (noun)
causing something without any direct or apparent effort an inclined surface connecting two levels
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc an elevated geological formation
a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
one having power to influence another
the effect of one thing (or person) on another
influence (verb) incline (verb)
shape or influence; give direction to make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
induce into action by using one's charm feel favorably disposed or willing
have and exert influence or effect 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 influence and incline

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