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predispose vs incline

incline vs predispose

predispose is not a noun while incline is a noun.

predispose and incline both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
predispose No No Yes No
incline Yes No Yes No
As verbs, incline is a hypernym of predispose; that is, incline is a word with a broader meaning than predispose:
  • predispose: make susceptible
  • incline: make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
Other hypernyms of predispose include dispose.
predispose (noun) incline (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels
an elevated geological formation
predispose (verb) incline (verb)
make susceptible make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
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 predispose and incline

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