Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
predispose
verb
/ˌpriː.dɪˈspoʊz/
Definition
To make someone or something more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a certain condition.
Examples
- His family history may predispose him to heart disease.
- Environmental factors can predispose individuals to certain illnesses.
- The research suggests that genetics can predispose people to addiction.
Meaning
When someone is predisposed to do something, they have a tendency or inclination towards a certain outcome or behavior due to certain factors.
Synonyms
- incline
- orient
- dispose
- tend
