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Predispose towards
/pɹiːdɪspˈəʊz tʊwˈɔːdz/
/pɹiːdɪspˈoʊz tʊwˈɔːɹdz/to predispose towards
[phrase form: predispose]
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to make someone more likely to experience or develop a certain condition or behavior
Example
The region's damp climate can predispose structures towards mold growth.
Early negative experiences with dogs predisposed him towards a fear of animals.
