predispose

CEFRC1

/prˌidɪˈspoʊz/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make someone likely to have a condition or reaction.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To make someone susceptible to something (such as a disease).

Examples

  • His good manners predispose people to like him.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To make someone inclined to something in advance; to influence.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

Drinking too much sugary soda every day can blank children to develop painful cavities.

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Origin

verb

Either a back-formation from predisposition or borrowed from Middle French predisposer.