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to prepossess
01
to positively impact someone’s opinion
Examples
Her confident and friendly demeanor always prepossesses those she meets.
The speaker ’s compelling introduction prepossessed the audience before the main argument began.
02
to make someone mainly think about something in particular
Examples
She is constantly prepossessing herself with worries about things beyond her control.
The looming deadline had prepossessed the team to the point of anxiety.
03
make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand
04
possess beforehand
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