Lean toward
verb
To prefer or be more likely to do something.
She leans toward using organic ingredients in her cooking.
Often appears as...
- lean toward a decision
- lean toward an option
verb
To physically move closer or incline to a side.
He leaned toward me to hear what I was saying better.
Often appears as...
- lean toward someone
- lean toward the window
verb
To have an opinion that favours one particular choice or argument.
The judges seem to lean toward the prosecution's argument.
Often appears as...
- lean toward an argument
- lean toward a view
verb
To prefer or be more likely to do something.
She leans toward using organic ingredients in her cooking.
Often appears as...
- lean toward a decision
- lean toward an option
verb
To physically move closer or incline to a side.
He leaned toward me to hear what I was saying better.
Often appears as...
- lean toward someone
- lean toward the window
verb
To have an opinion that favours one particular choice or argument.
The judges seem to lean toward the prosecution's argument.
Often appears as...
- lean toward an argument
- lean toward a view
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Preference Nuance
Signals a slight preference rather than a strong commitment.
He leans toward studying abroad but hasn't decided yet.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Definitive
Shows openness to other options even with a current preference.
Although she leans toward classical music, she enjoys other genres too.
Pro Tip 3/3Subject to Change
Indicates that a current preference may change over time or with new information.
They are leaning toward the blue paint, but they might choose a different color tomorrow.
Pro Tip 1/3Preference Nuance
Signals a slight preference rather than a strong commitment.
He leans toward studying abroad but hasn't decided yet.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Definitive
Shows openness to other options even with a current preference.
Although she leans toward classical music, she enjoys other genres too.
Pro Tip 3/3Subject to Change
Indicates that a current preference may change over time or with new information.
They are leaning toward the blue paint, but they might choose a different color tomorrow.
Pro Tip 1/3Preference Nuance
Signals a slight preference rather than a strong commitment.
He leans toward studying abroad but hasn't decided yet.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Definitive
Shows openness to other options even with a current preference.
Although she leans toward classical music, she enjoys other genres too.
Pro Tip 3/3Subject to Change
Indicates that a current preference may change over time or with new information.
They are leaning toward the blue paint, but they might choose a different color tomorrow.
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