Lean towards Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫin/ /ˈtɔɹdz/, /təˈwɔɹdz

LEEN TAWRDZ, tuh-WAWRDZ

UK

lˈiːn/ /tʊwˈɔːdz

leen tuh-WAWDZ

Definition

To prefer or favor one option, side, or possibility over others, often without making a definite decision yet.

Usage & Nuances

'Lean towards' is slightly informal and implies a gentle preference rather than a firm decision. Commonly used with options ('lean towards chocolate'), sides ('lean towards team A'), or opinions. Often interchangeable with 'prefer,' but softer and less definite.

• Spanish: inclinarse hacia - tender a
• Portuguese (BR): tender a - inclinar-se para
• Portuguese (PT): inclinar-se para - tender para
• Chinese (Simplified): 倾向于 - 偏向于
• Chinese (Traditional): 傾向於 - 偏向於
• Hindi: की ओर झुकाव होना - की तरफ़ झुकना
• Arabic: يميل إلى - يُفضل
• Bengali: ঝুঁকে থাকা (কিছুর প্রতি) - পক্ষপাত করা
• Russian: склоняться к - больше тяготеть к
• Japanese: 傾く (かたむく) - 〜に気持ちが向く
• Vietnamese: nghiêng về
• Korean: 기울다 - 선호하다
• Turkish: eğilmek (bir tarafa) - daha çok tercih etmek
• Urdu: رجحان ہونا - جھکاؤ ہونا
• Indonesian: cenderung pada - lebih memilih

Example Sentences

I lean towards the blue shirt.

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Most people lean towards sweet foods.

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She leans towards quiet places when she studies.

basic

I’m still not sure, but I lean towards taking the earlier train.

natural

When it comes to movies, I usually lean towards comedies.

natural

The team seems to lean towards the new proposal, but nothing’s final yet.

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