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to predispose to
/pɹiːdɪspˈoʊz tuː/
/pɹiːdɪspˈəʊz tuː/
to predispose to
[phrase form: predispose]
01
to make someone more likely to experience or develop a certain condition or behavior
Examples
Genetics may predispose some people to certain illnesses.
A sedentary lifestyle can predispose individuals to obesity.
