Prepossess Definition & Meaning
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
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- What does prepossess mean?
- 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
- What part of speech is prepossess?
- Prepossess is a verb.
- How many definitions does prepossess have?
- Prepossess has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).