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lean towards

1 of 1verb
/ˈlin tɔrdz/
Forms:leans towards,leaning towards,leaned towards,leaned towards
1

to favor something, especially an opinion

transitive
  • The new evidence seems to lean towards the prosecution's theory.
  • The committee has leaned to the recommendation of the independent consultant.
  • I was always leaning towards a career in science.
  • I lean to the belief that there is life on other planets.
  • The company's focus leans towards sustainable practices and environmentally friendly products.