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predisposes

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb predispose has 1 sense
  1. 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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Predisposes is a verb that refers to the inclination or tendency to have a specific characteristic, behavior, or condition.

His family history of diabetes predisposes him to develop the condition in the future.

Predisposes can also be used as a verb in the sense of making someone more susceptible or vulnerable to something.

Smoking predisposes individuals to various respiratory diseases.

As a transitive verb, predisposes implies influencing or making someone more likely to think or act in a particular way.

Exposure to different cultures predisposes individuals to open-mindedness.

In the context of pharmacology, predisposes can be used as a verb to indicate making an individual more responsive or susceptible to the effects of a drug or medication.

Certain genetic factors predispose some patients to experience adverse reactions to this medication.

As an adjective, predisposed describes someone who has a tendency or inclination towards a particular characteristic or behavior.

She is predisposed to feel anxious in social settings.
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