prepossess

Meanings

• Verb

  To prepare or make ready, especially in a way that makes a favorable first impression.

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Variants

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prepossess , prepossessed , prepossesses , prepossessing

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Etymology

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From the past participle of prepose (transitive): to place before, to prepare, to make ready.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'prepossess' comes from the Latin word 'praeponere', which means 'to place before'.

2. In law, 'prepossession' refers to the possession of property before a sale or transfer.

3. The term 'prepossession' is also used in psychology to describe the initial stage of learning or perception.

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Related Concepts

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1. First impressions: The initial opinion or feeling that one has towards something or someone.

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In literature, 'prepossess' is often used to describe the initial attraction or impression that a character has towards another character or situation. For example, in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', Elizabeth Bennet is initially prepossessed against Mr. Darcy, but later comes to see him in a more favorable light.

How to Memorize "prepossess"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of preparing or making ready something or someone to create a favorable first impression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prepossess' with the idea of making a good first impression.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'prepossess' means to prepare or make ready, especially to create a favorable first impression.

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