1. third person singular present of lean; to bend or incline from a vertical position
2. third person singular present of lean; to rest against something for support
3. third person singular present of lean; to tend toward or favor a particular opinion or position
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The tower leans to one side due to unstable ground.
• She leans against the wall while waiting for the bus.
• He leans the ladder against the house before climbing up.
• The politician leans toward conservative policies.
• The tree leans over the fence into the neighbor’s yard.
• She leans heavily on her walking stick.
• The committee leans in favor of the new proposal.