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 ]

n. [ Propyl + ethylene. ] (Chem.) Same as Propylene. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. propensus, p. p. See Propend. ] Leaning toward, in a moral sense; inclined; disposed; prone; as, women propense to holiness. Hooker. -- Pro*pense"ly, adv. -- Pro*pense"ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. propensio: cf. F. propension. See Propend, Propense. ] The quality or state of being propense; propensity. M. Arnold. [ 1913 Webster ]

Your full consent
Gave wings to my propension. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Propensities The quality or state of being propense; natural inclination; disposition to do good or evil; bias; bent; tendency. “A propensity to utter blasphemy.” Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Disposition; bias; inclination; proclivity; proneness; bent; tendency. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Propene + -yl. ] (Chem.) A hypothetical hydrocarbon radical, C3H5, isomeric with allyl and glyceryl, and regarded as the essential residue of glycerin. Cf. Allyl, and Glyceryl. [ 1913 Webster ]