predispose

[ pree-di-spohz ]

/ ˌpri dɪˈspoʊz /

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verb (used with object), pre·dis·posed, pre·dis·pos·ing.

to give an inclination or tendency to beforehand; make susceptible: Genetic factors may predispose human beings to certain metabolic diseases.

to render subject, susceptible, or liable: The evidence predisposes him to public censure.

to dispose beforehand.

Archaic. to dispose of beforehand, as in a will, legacy, or the like.

verb (used without object), pre·dis·posed, pre·dis·pos·ing.

to give or furnish a tendency or inclination: an underground job that predisposes to lung infection.

Origin of predispose

First recorded in 1640–50; pre- + dispose

SYNONYMS FOR predispose

1 prearrange, prepare.

3 bias, incline.

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OTHER WORDS FROM predispose

pre·dis·pos·al, nounpre·dis·pos·ed·ly

[pree-di-spoh-zid-lee, -spohzd-], /ˌpri dɪˈspoʊ zɪd li, -ˈspoʊzd-/, adverbpre·dis·pos·ed·ness, nounun·pre·dis·posed, adjective

un·pre·dis·pos·ing, adjective

Words nearby predispose

predictor, predictory, predigest, predikant, predilection, predispose, predisposition, predistortion, prednisolone, prednisone, predoctoral

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Example sentences from the Web for predispose

The expectation that a gun was involved appeared to predispose the cops toward deadly force.
Police Know Better Than to Stand Their Ground|Eugene O'Donnell|April 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Hearing a person always pitied and spoken slightingly of does not predispose any one to fall in love with that person.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 17, No. 97, January, 1876|Various
Certain spices seem to predispose to irritability of the sexual system.
Psychotherapy|James J. Walsh
The conditions which predispose a tiger to man-eating have been much discussed.
Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official|William Sleeman

To make you eat an excellent breakfast, sir, which will predispose you for a still better dinner.
Luxury-Gluttony:|Eugne Sue
Prophylaxis of the acts requires consideration of the physical and moral factors that predispose to their commission.
Psychotherapy|James J. Walsh

British Dictionary definitions for predispose

predispose

/ (ˌpriːdɪˈspəʊz) /

verb (tr)

(often foll by to or towards) to incline or make (someone) susceptible to something beforehand

mainly law to dispose of (property, etc) beforehand; bequeath

Derived forms of predispose

predisposal, noun

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Medical definitions for predispose

predispose

[ prē′dĭ-spōz′ ]

v.

To make susceptible, as to a disease.

单词	predispose
释义	predispose [ pree-di-spohz ] / ˌpri dɪˈspoʊz / SEE SYNONYMS FOR predispose ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), pre·dis·posed, pre·dis·pos·ing. to give an inclination or tendency to beforehand; make susceptible: Genetic factors may predispose human beings to certain metabolic diseases. to render subject, susceptible, or liable: The evidence predisposes him to public censure. to dispose beforehand. Archaic. to dispose of beforehand, as in a will, legacy, or the like. verb (used without object), pre·dis·posed, pre·dis·pos·ing. to give or furnish a tendency or inclination: an underground job that predisposes to lung infection. Origin of predispose First recorded in 1640–50; pre- + dispose SYNONYMS FOR predispose 1 prearrange, prepare. 3 bias, incline. SEE SYNONYMS FOR predispose ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM predispose pre·dis·pos·al, nounpre·dis·pos·ed·ly [pree-di-spoh-zid-lee, -spohzd-], /ˌpri dɪˈspoʊ zɪd li, -ˈspoʊzd-/, adverbpre·dis·pos·ed·ness, nounun·pre·dis·posed, adjective un·pre·dis·pos·ing, adjective Words nearby predispose predictor, predictory, predigest, predikant, predilection, predispose, predisposition, predistortion, prednisolone, prednisone, predoctoral Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for predispose The expectation that a gun was involved appeared to predispose the cops toward deadly force. Police Know Better Than to Stand Their Ground\|Eugene O'Donnell\|April 8, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Hearing a person always pitied and spoken slightingly of does not predispose any one to fall in love with that person. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 17, No. 97, January, 1876\|Various Certain spices seem to predispose to irritability of the sexual system. Psychotherapy\|James J. Walsh The conditions which predispose a tiger to man-eating have been much discussed. Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official\|William Sleeman To make you eat an excellent breakfast, sir, which will predispose you for a still better dinner. Luxury-Gluttony:\|Eugne Sue Prophylaxis of the acts requires consideration of the physical and moral factors that predispose to their commission. Psychotherapy\|James J. Walsh British Dictionary definitions for predispose predispose / (ˌpriːdɪˈspəʊz) / verb (tr) (often foll by to or towards) to incline or make (someone) susceptible to something beforehand mainly law to dispose of (property, etc) beforehand; bequeath Derived forms of predispose predisposal, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to predispose dispose, incline, prime, urge, activate, prompt, inspire, prepare, teach, indoctrinate, impress, induce, lead, bias, prejudice, bend, govern, strike, affect, animate Medical definitions for predispose predispose [ prē′dĭ-spōz′ ] v. To make susceptible, as to a disease. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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predispose

verb (used with object), pre·dis·posed, pre·dis·pos·ing.

verb (used without object), pre·dis·posed, pre·dis·pos·ing.

Origin of predispose

SYNONYMS FOR predispose

OTHER WORDS FROM predispose

Words nearby predispose

Example sentences from the Web for predispose

British Dictionary definitions for predispose

verb (tr)

Derived forms of predispose

Words related to predispose

Medical definitions for predispose

v.