Decline and Recline

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Decline verb - To lead or extend downward.

Usage example: the bike path declines toward the riverbank and then follows the river for several miles

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Recline and decline are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recline" instead a verb "Decline".

Recline verb - Move the upper body backwards and down.

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Decline and recline are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decline" instead a verb "Recline".

Nearby Words: reclining, recliner

decline seat

recline seat

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