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leant

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  • IPA /ˈlɛnt/

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leant verb

  1. To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.“She leaned out of the window.”
  2. To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.“I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election.  The Hispanic vote leans Democratic.”
  3. Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
  4. To hang outwards.

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