recline
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈklaɪn/
KK: /rɪˈklaɪn/
intransitive verb
Definition
To lean back or lie down in a relaxed position.
Example
After a long day, I like to recline on the couch and watch TV.
Tense Forms
Past: reclined
Past Participle: reclined
Conversation
After a long day, I just want to recline on the couch.
That sounds perfect! I love doing that too.
Yeah, it's the best way to relax and unwind.
Absolutely! Nothing beats a good recline after work.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lie
rest
lean
Antonyms
rise
stand
sit
transitive verb
Definition
To make someone or something lie back or lean in a relaxed position.
Example
She decided to recline the chair to get more comfortable while reading.
Tense Forms
Past: reclined
Past Participle: reclined
Conversation
I love how comfortable this chair is for relaxing.
Yeah, it's perfect for when you want to just sit back and recline.
I could use one of these at home to recline and read my books.
Root Explanation
Recline → It is formed from "re-" (meaning back or again) and "clinare" (meaning to lean). The word "recline" means to lean back or to lean again, typically in a relaxed position.
Memory Tip
Think of leaning "back" ('re-') when you want to relax — that's what it means to recline.
Visually Confused Words
reline
reincline
redecline
recalcine
arecoline
reliner
decline
cline