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Recline (Verb)

Cause to recline; "She reclined her head on the pillow".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

She reclined her head on the pillow.
He gently reclined the back of the chair for her comfort.
After a tiring day, she reclined on the couch to rest.
You can recline the car seat for more comfort during long drives.
The nurse helped the patient recline on her side to relieve pressure on the wound.

Move the upper body backwards and down.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

She pushed the lever to recline her seat for a more comfortable position on the long plane ride.
He adjusted the recliner to recline at a perfect 45-degree angle and took a nap.
With a deep sigh, she clicked the button to recline her office chair and collect her thoughts.
The hotel bed allowed her to recline with a handheld remote and enjoy the view of the ocean.
As the sun set, he reclined on the couch and started reading his new book.

Lean in a comfortable resting position; "He was reposing on the couch".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

She settled into the plush armchair to recline and read her favorite novel.
The business class seats allowed passengers to recline and take a nap during long flights.
After dinner, he liked to recline on the sofa and watch a movie or his favorite TV show.
Emily clicked the button to recline her seat and enjoy the in-flight entertainment.
To take a rest, he would often recline on a comfortable cushion under the shade of a tree.