prepossess
to possess or dominate mentally beforehand, as a prejudice does.
to prejudice or bias, especially favorably.
to impress favorably beforehand or at the outset.
Origin of prepossess
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How to use prepossess in a sentence
Despite the arrogant manner of his address, Garnache felt prepossessed in the newcomer's favour.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniAfter having thus prepossessed our minds, they next prohibit our examining the things so important to be known.
Letters To Eugenia | Paul Henri Thiry HolbachForester cast his eyes over the table, and thought he perceived that his delay had not prepossessed the company in his favor.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) | Charles James LeverThus prepossessed, all the rest that my soul loved and wished for in your reformation I hoped!
Clarissa, Volume 6 (of 9) | Samuel RichardsonMarguerite, even, is prepossessed in his favor and has written a platonic poem in his honor.
Under the Rose | Frederic Stewart Isham
British Dictionary definitions for prepossess
/ (ˌpriːpəˈzɛs) /
to preoccupy or engross mentally
to influence in advance for or against a person or thing; prejudice; bias
to make a favourable impression on beforehand
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