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What is the verb of inclination?

The verb of inclination depends on the specific meaning of "inclination".

Here are some possibilities and their related verbs:

1. Tendency or disposition:

* Lean: "I lean towards the idea of staying in."

* Tend: "She tends to be quiet in large groups."

* Prefer: "I prefer a cup of tea in the morning."

* Favor: "He favors the blue dress over the red one."

* Propensity: This is a noun meaning "a natural inclination or tendency", and the verb associated with it is "be prone to". "She has a propensity for making rash decisions."

2. Physical inclination:

* Tilt: "The table tilted to one side."

* Slope: "The hill slopes gently downwards."

* Slant: "The sun slanted through the window."

3. A specific inclination or choice:

* Choose: "I chose to go to the beach instead of the mountains."

* Decide: "She decided to stay at home."

* Opt: "I opted for the vegetarian meal."

* Select: "He selected a tie to match his shirt."

4. A feeling or desire:

* Want: "I want to go on vacation."

* Desire: "She desires to be a doctor."

* Wish: "He wished he could fly."

* Long: "She longed for a day of peace and quiet."

To determine the best verb to use, consider the context and the meaning of the specific inclination you are trying to convey.

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