lean

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of LEAN

to set or cause to be at an angle <just lean the ladder against the tree and climb up it>

Synonyms angle, cant, cock, heel, incline, list, pitch, slant, slope, tilt, tip

Related Words bank; bend, deviate, swerve, veer; decline, descend, recline, retreat

Near Antonyms even, flatten, level, straighten

to show a liking or proneness (for something) <the family's diet leans toward greasy food>

Synonyms incline, run, tend, trend

Related Words go, gravitate; indicate, point, suggest

Near Antonyms avoid, shun, shy (from or away from)

to place reliance or trust <you can always lean on me if you need help>

Synonyms calculate, count, lean, reckon, rely

Related Words commit, confide, entrust (also intrust), trust

Near Antonyms distrust, mistrust, question, suspect

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