Definition of Recline in English :

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Recline meaning in English

Meaning of Recline in English

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Recline pronunciation in English

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Recline

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Verb

1. lean back, recline

move the upper body backwards and down

2. recline

cause to recline

Example Sentences:
'She reclined her head on the pillow'

3. recline, recumb, repose

lean in a comfortable resting position

Example Sentences:
'He was reposing on the couch'

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Recline

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verb
to rest or cause to rest in a leaning position

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Recline

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verb transitiveWord forms: reˈclined or reˈclining
1. 
to cause to lean or lie back or down; lay back
verb intransitive
2. 
to lie or lean back or down; specif., to rest or repose lying down

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Recline

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v. re·clined, re·clin·ing, re·clines
v.intr.
1. To lean back or lie down on one's back.
2. To be adjustable so that the occupant may recline rather than sit up: a seat that reclines.
v.tr.
To cause to recline.

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