prepossess Definition
- 1to impress favorably in advance; to make a positive impression on someone before meeting them
- 2to influence or prejudice beforehand; to bias someone's opinion before they have a chance to form their own
Using prepossess: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prepossess" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Her impressive resume prepossessed the interviewers in her favor.
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The negative reviews prepossessed me against the movie before I even saw it.
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The teacher's praise of the student prepossessed the other students to like him before they even met him.
prepossess Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with prepossess
an attractive or pleasing physical appearance that makes a positive impression on others
Example
Her prepossessing appearance made her stand out in the crowd.
a charming or engaging way of speaking or behaving that makes a positive impression on others
Example
His prepossessing manner won over even his harshest critics.
a likable or charismatic personality that makes a positive impression on others
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Her prepossessing personality made her the life of the party.
Origins of prepossess
from Latin 'prae' meaning 'before' and 'possessus' meaning 'to have'
Summary: prepossess in Brief
'Prepossess' [ˌpriːpəˈzes] means to make a positive impression on someone before meeting them, or to bias someone's opinion beforehand. It can refer to appearance, manner, or personality, as in 'Her prepossessing appearance made her stand out in the crowd.' Synonyms include 'influence' and 'impress,' while antonyms include 'disaffect' and 'repel.'
