prepossess
Third Person
prepossesses
Present Participle
prepossessing
Past Tense
prepossessed
Past Participle
prepossessed
1
to positively impact someone’s opinion
- Her confident and friendly demeanor always prepossesses those she meets.
- The speaker’s compelling introduction prepossessed the audience before the main argument began.
- A warm and genuine smile will prepossess your interviewers during the hiring process.
- She is constantly prepossessing new customers with her exceptional customer service skills.
- Her impeccable reputation has prepossessed many clients in favor of her company.
Synonyms:
2
to make someone mainly think about something in particular
- She is constantly prepossessing herself with worries about things beyond her control.
- The looming deadline had prepossessed the team to the point of anxiety.
- His strange behavior prepossesses her thoughts, making it hard to focus on anything else.
- The tragic news prepossessed everyone’s minds throughout the meeting.
- The mysterious letter prepossesses his mind, leaving no room for other concerns.
3
make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand
4
possess beforehand