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Third Person
reclines
Present Participle
reclining
Past Tense
reclined
Past Participle
reclined
1
to rest or lean one's body in a comfortable position
transitive
- After a long day, he reclined his tired body on the plush sofa.
- He reclined his head on the soft pillow, closing his eyes and drifting into a peaceful sleep.
- After a long hike, she reclined her weary body on the grassy hillside, enjoying the cool breeze.
- The yoga instructor instructed the students to recline their bodies on the mats, ready for a relaxation exercise.
2
to bend the upper body backwards
- After a long day at work, she reclined on the sofa and closed her eyes to relax.
- The patient reclined in the hospital bed, propped up by pillows for added comfort.
- The moviegoers reclined in the plush seats of the theater, ready to enjoy the film.
- She reclined on the beach chair, soaking up the sun and listening to the sound of the waves.
Synonyms:
3
to adjust the back of a seat or chair, allowing it to tilt backward and provide a more relaxed or comfortable position
transitive
- She reclined in the plush armchair, enjoying a good book and the gentle rocking motion.
- The passenger reclined his seat on the train, finding the perfect angle for a nap during the journey.
- My favorite feature of this lounge chair is the ability to recline it fully.
- He reclined the ergonomic office chair, finding the optimal position to alleviate strain on his lower back.
- While watching a movie in the home theater, I like to recline my seat to create a cinema-like atmosphere.