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lean meaning in Sanskrit

श्रयति śrayati

/ˈliːn/

lean in Sanskrit: श्रयति (śrayati). In English, lean means to incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

Sanskrit words for lean

to rest or rely upon for support
श्रयति śrayati

English meaning of lean

  1. verb To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
  2. verb To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
  3. verb To rest or rely, for support, comfort, to use as a hard surface for writing, etc.
  4. verb To hang outwards.

Full definition of lean

lean in a sentence

  • She leaned out of the window.
  • I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election.
  • The Hispanic vote leans Democratic.

Synonyms of lean

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Questions about lean in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of lean in Sanskrit?
Lean in Sanskrit is श्रयति (śrayati).
lean इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Lean: श्रयति (śrayati).
What does lean mean in English?
Lean means to incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

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