Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

incline-one's-ear

verb phrase

/ɪnˈklaɪn wʌnz ɪr/

Definition

To listen attentively or to pay close attention.

Examples

She inclined her ear to the door, trying to catch a glimpse of the conversation inside.
In order to truly understand the issues, it’s important to incline one’s ear to all viewpoints.
The teacher encouraged the students to incline their ears to their peers’ presentations.

Meaning

This phrase is used to describe the act of turning one’s attention to listen, often suggesting a willingness to hear someone out or to be receptive to their words.