lean vs incline

lean and incline both are nouns.

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

As verbs, incline is a hyponym of lean; that is, incline is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lean:

Other hyponyms of lean include pitch, slope, weather, heel, list, lean back, recline.

As verbs, lean and incline are synonyms defined as:

lean and incline: have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

Other synonyms of lean include be given, run, tend.

lean (noun)	incline (noun)
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical	an inclined surface connecting two levels
	an elevated geological formation

lean (adjective)	incline (adjective)
lacking in mineral content or combustible material
lacking excess flesh
not profitable or prosperous
containing little excess

lean (verb)	incline (verb)
rely on for support	make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
cause to lean or incline	feel favorably disposed or willing
to incline or bend from a vertical position	be at an angle
cause to lean to the side	lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined	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