incline toward

incline toward (someone or something)

1. To physically lean or tilt toward someone or something. The way those branches are inclining toward our house is really starting to worry me.
2. By extension, to feel or show a preference for someone or something. I haven't been feeling well all week, so I'm inclined toward staying in this weekend. Honestly, I'm inclined toward Sharon—I just think she'd make a better mayor.
See also: incline, toward
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

incline toward someone or something

 
1. to lean or slant toward someone or something. The piece of scenery inclined toward Roger very slowly and he jumped out of the way just in time. The tree inclined toward the direction of the wind.
2. to favor or "lean" toward choosing someone or something. I don't know which to choose. I incline toward Terri but I also favor Amy. I am inclining toward chocolate.
See also: incline, toward
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • incline toward (someone or something)
  • head toward
  • head toward (someone or something)
  • fall toward
  • fall toward (something)
  • tilt toward
  • tilt toward (something)
  • harbor ill will toward (someone or something)
  • make (one's) way to(ward) (something or some place)
  • make your way
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