prepossess
(verb)
verb
1. possess beforehand
Definition categories: possession, have, own, possess
2. cause to be preoccupied
- The idea of his failure prepossesses him
Definition categories: emotion, preoccupy
3. make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand
- A prepossessing appearance
Definition categories: emotion, impress
4. influence (somebody's) opinion in advance
Similar word(s): prejudice