v. i. [ L. propendere, propensum; pro forward, forth + pendere to hang. See Pendent. ] To lean toward a thing; to be favorably inclined or disposed; to incline; to tend. [ R. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

We shall propend to it, as a stone falleth down. Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. Propensity. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Attentive deliberation. [ R. ] Sir M. Hale. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. propendens, p. pr. ] Inclining forward or toward. South. [ 1913 Webster ]