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recline

verb re·cline \ri-ˈklīn\

: to sit back or lie down in a relaxed manner

: to lean backward

re·clinedre·clin·ing

Full Definition of RECLINE

transitive verb
:  to cause or permit to incline backwards
intransitive verb
1
:  to lean or incline backwards
2
:  repose, lie
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Origin of RECLINE

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French recliner, from Latin reclinare, from re- + clinare to bend — more at lean
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with RECLINE

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RECLINED Defined for Kids

recline

verb re·cline \ri-ˈklīn\
re·clinedre·clin·ing

Definition of RECLINE for Kids

1
:  to lie down or sit back usually in a relaxed way
2
:  to lean backward <Does that chair recline?>

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