pre·pos·sess 
(prē′pə-zĕs)
(prē′pə-zĕs)tr.v. pre·pos·sessed, pre·pos·sess·ing, pre·pos·sess·es
1. To preoccupy to the exclusion of other thoughts or feelings: movie stars who prepossess millions of fans.
2.
a. To influence beforehand against or in favor of someone or something; prejudice: "Those to whom she endeavoured to give pleasure were prepossessed in her favour" (Jane Austen).
b. To impress favorably in advance.