prepossess
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- possess beforehand
- cause to be preoccupied; "The idea of his failure prepossesses him"
- make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand; "A prepossessing appearance"
- prejudice: influence (somebody's) opinion in advance
- (prepossession) the condition of being prepossessed; "the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable"
- (prepossession) preconception: an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"
- (prepossessing) Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive; as, a prepossessing manner