Collocations for inclination - noun
ADJ.
strong | slight
I did not feel the slightest inclination to hurry.
I did not feel the slightest inclination to hurry.
true | natural, own, personal
The king''s own inclination was always towards a pro-French policy.
The king''s own inclination was always towards a pro-French policy.
homosexual, sexual | artistic, political
VERB + INCLINATION
feel, have | show | lack | curb
Hopes of advancement in the company may curb any inclination to deviate from the requirements of superiors.
Hopes of advancement in the company may curb any inclination to deviate from the requirements of superiors.
follow
In matters of dress she followed her personal inclinations rather than fashion.
In matters of dress she followed her personal inclinations rather than fashion.
PREP.
by ~
He is a teacher by occupation but a philosopher by inclination.
He is a teacher by occupation but a philosopher by inclination.
~ for
an inclination for war
an inclination for war
~ towards
She has no inclination towards mysticism.
She has no inclination towards mysticism.
PHRASES
the time nor/or the inclination
I have neither the time nor the inclination to play stupid games!
I have neither the time nor the inclination to play stupid games!