Lean (Verb)
Meaning 1
To incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 2
Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined; "She tends to be nervous before her lectures"; "These dresses run small"; "He inclined to corpulence".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- She tends to lean towards jobs that involve problem-solving and independent work.
- Older adults often lean towards traditional sources of news and information.
- People with close family ties tend to lean on each other for emotional support.
- As the company grew, they began to lean more on technology and automation to streamline processes.
- Children lean towards choosing the foods that are high in sugar and fat.
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Meaning 3
Cause to lean or incline; "He leaned his rifle against the wall".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 4
Cause to lean to the side; "Erosion listed the old tree".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 5
Rely on for support; "We can lean on this man".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.