Zuneigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zuneigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to be inclined towards", "to lean towards" or "to favor".

Essential properties of "zuneigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zuneigen
Simple past: neigte zu
Participle: zugeneigt

regularseparableintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "zuneigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To show sympathy or inclination towards something or someone"

Definition: "To show sympathy or inclination towards something or someone."
Translation(s): to be inclined towards, to lean towards, to favor, to tend towards
Synonym(s): neigen, geneigt sein
Antonym(s): abgeneigt sein, ablehnen
Related word(s): Neigung, Sympathie

📝 Some usage examples:

Er scheint der neuen Idee zuzuneigen.He seems to be inclined towards the new idea.
Sie neigt dem Vorschlag zu.She leans towards the proposal.
Ich neige dazu, ihm zu zuneigen.I tend to favor him.

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