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prepossess (v.)
1610s, "to get possession of (ground or land) beforehand," from pre- "before" + possess. Meaning "to possess (a person) beforehand with a feeling, notion, etc." is from 1630s; specifically, "to cause (someone) to have a favorable opinion of something, preoccupy the mind or heart of" (1640s). Related: Prepossessed; prepossessing.
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Definitions of prepossess
Dictionary entries near prepossess
preponderate
preponderous
preposition
pre-position
prepositional
prepossess
prepossessing
prepossession
preposterous
preppie
preprandial