prepossessing

Meanings

• Verb

  To prepare or dispose (someone) in such a way as to make a favorable impression; to win someone over.

  - "He prepossessed the jury with his eloquent speech."
  - "She was prepossessed by his charm and charisma."

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Variants

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prepossessing , prepossess , prepossessed , prepossesses

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Etymology

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From the past participle of prepossess, from pre- 'before' + possess 'have, hold'.

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Trivia

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1. The word prepossessing first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. The word prepossessing is related to the word possess, which means 'to have or hold something as one's property or right.'

3. Prepossessing is often used to describe the ability of a character to win over others in literature, such as in Jane Austen's novels.

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Related Concepts

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1. persuasion: The act of using reason or emotion to influence someone's beliefs or actions.

2. charisma: The ability to attract, influence, and lead others.

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Culture

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In literature, prepossessing is often used to describe the ability of a character to win over others through charm or persuasion.

How to Memorize "prepossessing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of preparing or disposing someone in a way that makes a favorable impression. Imagine winning someone over through charm or persuasion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word prepossessing with the idea of making a good first impression or winning someone over.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym PREPARE: Prepare, Reason, Engage, Persuade, Anticipate, Reassure, and Encourage.

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