Prepossess - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌpriːpəˈzes|  American pronunciation of the word prepossess
Brit.  |ˌpriːpəˈzes|  British pronunciation of the word prepossess

verb

- possess beforehand
- cause to be preoccupied
The idea of his failure prepossesses him
- make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand
A prepossessing appearance
- influence (somebody's) opinion in advance (syn: prejudice)

Extra examples

They were prepossessed with an idea to win the elections.

His talk prepossessed me still more in his favour.

The enemy had prepossessed all the places more inward.

The idea of his failure prepossesses him

A prepossessing appearance

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