Collocations for incline - verb Contents 1. bend forward ADVERB 2. lean/slope ADVERB PREPOSITION Word list: Incline is used with these nouns as the object: 1. bend forward ADVERB slightly Luke inclined his head slightly in acknowledgement. Back to top ▲ 2. lean/slope ADVERB gently, steeply Back to top ▲ PREPOSITION towards/toward The land inclined gently towards/toward the shore. Back to top ▲ Incline is used with these nouns as the object: head Back to top ▲