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Meaning of recline
The primary meaning of the word "recline" is to lean or lie back in a comfortable position.
Etymology of recline
The word "recline" originates from the Latin word "reclinare", which means "to bend or lean back"
It is also related to the Latin word "clinare", which means "to bend or incline"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of leaning or lying back in a comfortable position
Synonyms
lean back
lie down
sit back
lounge
repose
rest
relax
unwind
recline
sink back
settle back
slump
loll
lounge back
lean against
lie back
repose on
be at ease
take it easy
take a load off
kick back
sit comfortably
get comfortable
make oneself at home
be relaxed
feel at ease
calm down
compose oneself
collect oneself
soothe oneself
ease oneself
calm oneself
quiet oneself
still oneself
tranquilize oneself
Definitions
- To lean or lie back in a comfortable position, typically in a chair or on a bed
- * To move into a position in which the back is supported and the body is relaxed
- * To cause someone or something to lean or lie back in a comfortable position
Usage Examples
- She liked to recline on the sofa and read a book after dinner
- * The recline function on the airplane seat allowed him to sleep comfortably during the flight
- * The doctor advised her to recline and elevate her legs to reduce swelling