verb
- to influence beforehand in favor of someone or something; to bias favorably
- to occupy or fill the mind of someone beforehand
Usage: formal
Usage: formal
Examples
- Her warm smile prepossesses visitors in her favor.
- The candidate’s reputation prepossesses voters before they hear him speak.
- Nothing prepossesses me against trying new foods.
- His charming manner prepossesses everyone he meets.
- The beautiful setting prepossesses guests toward enjoying the event.
- Her anxiety about the interview prepossesses her mind completely.