Lean towards
phrasal verb
To prefer or be more likely to choose or agree with something.
Though both plans have their merits, I'm leaning towards the second option.
Often appears as...
- lean towards the idea
- lean towards a decision
phrasal verb
To be physically inclined or bent in a particular direction.
The tower leans towards the east, due to a shift in the ground underneath.
Often appears as...
- lean towards the sun
- lean towards the wind
phrasal verb
To prefer or be more likely to choose or agree with something.
Though both plans have their merits, I'm leaning towards the second option.
Often appears as...
- lean towards the idea
- lean towards a decision
phrasal verb
To be physically inclined or bent in a particular direction.
The tower leans towards the east, due to a shift in the ground underneath.
Often appears as...
- lean towards the sun
- lean towards the wind
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Preference
Suggests a slight preference without a strong commitment; shows openness to other options.
I lean towards taking the job, but I'm still considering other offers.
Pro Tip 2/3Undecided Tone
Used when not yet fully committed to a decision and still evaluating choices.
I'm leaning towards studying abroad, but I need to weigh all the pros and cons.
Pro Tip 3/3Soft Opinion
Expresses a preference or opinion in a way that is not forceful or assertive.
In the debate, he leaned towards a more moderate approach than his colleagues.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Preference
Suggests a slight preference without a strong commitment; shows openness to other options.
I lean towards taking the job, but I'm still considering other offers.
Pro Tip 2/3Undecided Tone
Used when not yet fully committed to a decision and still evaluating choices.
I'm leaning towards studying abroad, but I need to weigh all the pros and cons.
Pro Tip 3/3Soft Opinion
Expresses a preference or opinion in a way that is not forceful or assertive.
In the debate, he leaned towards a more moderate approach than his colleagues.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Preference
Suggests a slight preference without a strong commitment; shows openness to other options.
I lean towards taking the job, but I'm still considering other offers.
Pro Tip 2/3Undecided Tone
Used when not yet fully committed to a decision and still evaluating choices.
I'm leaning towards studying abroad, but I need to weigh all the pros and cons.
Pro Tip 3/3Soft Opinion
Expresses a preference or opinion in a way that is not forceful or assertive.
In the debate, he leaned towards a more moderate approach than his colleagues.
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