To deviate from a line, direction, or course, toward an object; to lean; to tend; as, converging lines incline toward each other; a road inclines to the north or south.

Fig.: To lean or tend, in an intellectual or moral sense; to favor an opinion, a course of conduct, or a person; to have a propensity or inclination; to be disposed.

To cause to deviate from a line, position, or direction; to give a leaning, bend, or slope to; as, incline the column or post to the east; incline your head to the right.

To impart a tendency or propensity to, as to the will or affections; to turn; to dispose; to influence.

To bow; to incline the head.

bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well; "He inclined his ear to the wise old man"

lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow; "She inclined her head to the student"

make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief; "Their language inclines us to believe them"