Inclined to do Meaning in English
expression
in-KLYND tuh DOO
in-KLYND too DOO
Definition
To be likely or willing to do something, or to have a natural tendency toward a certain behavior or action.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or semi-formal contexts. Commonly followed by a verb in its base form ('inclined to believe', 'inclined to agree'). Sometimes suggests slight or polite hesitation rather than strong intention. Not the same as 'likely to', which is more factual.
Spanish: tener tendencia a - estar inclinado aPortuguese (BR): tender a - propenso aPortuguese (PT): tender a - propenso aChinese (Simplified): 倾向于 - 易于Chinese (Traditional): 傾向於 - 易於Hindi: झुकाव होना - प्रवृत्त होनाArabic: ميل إلى - نزعة إلىBengali: প্রবণ - ঝোঁকী - স্বভাবতই ইচ্ছুকRussian: склонен - расположенJapanese: 〜しがち - 〜する傾向がある - 〜したい気持ちがあるVietnamese: có xu hướng - có khuynh hướng - thiên vềKorean: ~하는 경향이 있다 - ~하려는 성향이 있다Turkish: yatkın - eğilimliUrdu: مائل ہونا - رجحان رکھناIndonesian: cenderung untuk - punya kecenderungan untuk
Example Sentences
He is inclined to do things his own way.
basic
She’s inclined to do what her friends suggest.
basic
Children are inclined to do what they see adults do.
basic
I’m inclined to do nothing on rainy days.
natural
If you ask me, people are inclined to do what’s easiest, not what’s right.
natural
She’s not inclined to do extra work unless she has to.
natural