prepossess

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To preoccupy, as the mind or heart, so as to preclude other things; hence, to bias or prejudice; to give a previous inclination to, for or against anything; esp., to induce a favorable opinion beforehand, or at the outset
To preoccupy, as ground or land; to take previous possession of
{v} to prejudice, bias, influence
possess beforehand
{f} acquire confidence, acquire trust; impress beforehand
to induce a favorable opinion beforehand, or at the outset
make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand; "A prepossessing appearance" cause to be preoccupied; "The idea of his failure prepossesses him" possess beforehand
make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand; "A prepossessing appearance"
influence (somebody's) opinion in advance
cause to be preoccupied; "The idea of his failure prepossesses him"
To preoccupy, as the mind or heart, so as to preclude other things; hence, to bias or prejudice; to give a previous inclination to, for or against anything; esp
prepossessed
Simple past tense and past participle of prepossess
prepossessing
Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive; as, a prepossessing manner
prepossession
A preconceived opinion, or previous impression; bias, prejudice

The spontaneous intellect of man always defines the divine which it feels in ways that harmonise with its temporary intellectual prepossessions.

prepossession
Preoccupation; having possession beforehand
prepossession
a preconceived liking
prepossession
{n} a first possession, prejudice, bias
prepossessed
past of prepossess
prepossessed
Showing bias or partiality
prepossessed
{s} favorably impressed, inspired with a positive opinion
prepossessing
looking attractive or pleasant
prepossessing
creating a favorable impression; "strong and vigorous and of prepossessing appearance"
prepossessing
creating a favorable impression; "strong and vigorous and of prepossessing appearance
prepossessing
{s} impressive; appealing, attractive
prepossession
the condition of being prepossessed; "the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable
prepossession
Preoccupation of the mind by an opinion, or impression, already formed; preconceived opinion; previous impression; bias; generally, but not always, used in a favorable sense; as, the prepossessions of childhood
prepossession
{i} positive impression; tendency, inclination; prejudice, bias, preconceived opinion
prepossession
Preoccupation; prior possession
prepossession
Preoccupation of the mind by an opinion, or impression, already formed; preconceived opinion; previous impression; bias; -- generally, but not always, used in a favorable sense; as, the prepossessions of childhood
prepossession
an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"
prepossession
the condition of being prepossessed; "the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable"
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