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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There may also be "predisposing factors", such as trauma, issues from early childhood, or negative self-belief, that can make it harder to curb your use, she says.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
“Inadequate nutrition, particularly vitamin A deficiency, can impair the lining of the digestive tract, predisposing birds to inflammation and secondary illness.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
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
Which predisposing conditions the person was diagnosed with.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 23, 2022
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
