prepossess

pre·pos·sess  (prp-zs)

tr.v. pre·pos·sessed, pre·pos·sess·ing, pre·pos·sess·es

1. To preoccupy the mind of to the exclusion of other thoughts or feelings.

2.

a. To influence beforehand against or in favor of someone or something; prejudice.

b. To impress favorably in advance.

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prepossess

Verb

1. to make a favourable impression in advance

2. to preoccupy or engross mentally

prepossession n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	prepossess - possess beforehand own, possess, have - have ownership or possession of; "He owns three houses in Florida"; "How many cars does she have?"
	2.	prepossess - cause to be preoccupied; "The idea of his failure prepossesses him" preoccupy - engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively; "His work preoccupies him"; "The matter preoccupies her completely--she cannot think of anything else"
	3.	prepossess - make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand; "A prepossessing appearance" impress - impress positively; "The young chess player impressed her audience"
	4.	prepossess - influence (somebody's) opinion in advance prejudice bias, predetermine - cause to be biased bias - influence in an unfair way; "you are biasing my choice by telling me yours" act upon, influence, work - have and exert influence or effect; "The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"