Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prepossess
verb
/priːpəˈzɛs/
Definition
To occupy the mind or thoughts of someone before they have had time to consider something fully.
Examples
- Her charm and intelligence prepossessed everyone at the party.
- The author’s captivating style prepossesses the reader from the first chapter.
- His early remarks prepossessed the committee’s view of the proposal.
Meaning
To have a strong influence on the thoughts or opinions of someone, often leading to a bias.
Synonyms
- preoccupy
- influence
- captivate
