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prepossess 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
  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. prejudice: influence (somebody's) opinion in advance
  5. (prepossession) the condition of being prepossessed; "the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable"
  6. (prepossession) preconception: an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"
  7. (prepossessing) Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive; as, a prepossessing manner