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prepossess
verb
influence (somebody's) opinion in advance
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ˌpɹiːpəˈzɛs
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verb
influence (somebody's) opinion in advance
verb
make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand
“A prepossessing appearance”
verb
cause to be preoccupied
“The idea of his failure prepossesses him”
verb
possess beforehand
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A prepossessing appearance
The idea of his failure prepossesses him
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