predispose

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Verb predispose has 1 sense

predispose - make susceptible; "This illness predisposes you to gain weight"
--₁ is one way to dispose, incline

Derived form: noun predisposition₂
Sample sentence:
Something ----s somebody

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Predispose

Definition: To make someone inclined or susceptible to a certain condition, behavior, or attitude beforehand.

Examples:

Verb:

His genetics may predispose him to obesity.
The constant exposure to violent video games might predispose children to aggressive behavior.

Adjective:

Anxiety disorders may be more common among individuals with a predisposing genetic background.
Her predisposed nature to trust others easily often landed her in trouble.

Noun:

Environmental factors can act as a predisposition for allergies.

predileetion prediliction prediscior predisclose predisdose predisent oboma predispaoe predispase predispose predisposed predisposes predisposition predistor predition preditor predjudice predjudices

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