Meaning of prepossess in English
Pronunciation
/ˌpriːpəˈzɛs/US accent
UK accent
Verb
prepossessEtymology
early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Heywood (c1573–1641), playwright and poet. From pre- + possessDefinitions
1. possess beforehand- 2. cause to be preoccupied
Examples
- « The idea of his failure prepossesses him »
- 3. make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand
Examples
- « A prepossessing appearance »
- 4. influence (somebody's) opinion in advance