Prepossess Definition

prepossess
verb
  1. possess beforehand
  2. cause to be preoccupied; "The idea of his failure prepossesses him"
  3. make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand; "A prepossessing appearance"
  4. influence (somebody's) opinion in advance

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