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inclined

adj.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˌɪnˈkɫaɪnd// UK //ɪnklˈaɪnd// in·clined

adj. feeling like you want to do something or are likely to do it. It describes a natural tendency or a slight preference.

adj. having a physical or mental tendency toward a specific action, belief, or state. Often follows a linking verb and is followed by a 'to' infinitive.


SIMPLE

I am inclined to agree with your suggestion.

CONTEXTUAL

After seeing the dark clouds, I was more inclined to stay home and read a book.

COMPLEX

Scholars are often inclined to interpret these historical documents through a modern lens, though doing so risks ignoring the specific cultural pressures of the era in which they were written.

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Origin

From incline + -ed.

Usage

Typically used as a predicative adjective following 'be', 'feel', or 'seem'. Almost always followed by the preposition 'to' and a verb.

Pitfall

I am inclined for goingI am inclined to goThe adjective is followed by a 'to' infinitive, not a prepositional phrase with a gerund.

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