predispose
verb (used with object)
to give an inclination or tendency to beforehand; make susceptible.
predisposing
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present participleof predispose.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Selenium itself is an oxidant, but in low doses it activates responses in a controlled manner, predisposing the body to better defense.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2023
“The difference is likely due to a combination of stress and inflammation, arising from predisposing factors and the way this virus biologically interacts with the cardiovascular system.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
Many species of Sorbus have a small population size, predisposing them to threatening events.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2021
“Climate change is predisposing the fuels into drier conditions,” Stephens said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2020
Was there anything about the Chinese environment predisposing toward Confucian philosophy and cultural conservatism, which may also have profoundly affected history?
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
