as in to influence
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to cause (someone) to be more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition
Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people. Researchers have identified a gene that may predispose some people to the disease.
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Recent Examples of predispose
For example, people who are predisposed to gum disease or trying to manage another dental issue may be advised by their dentist to brush more frequently.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Mar. 2025
However, the city itself is on a barrier island, meaning it is already predisposed to rising water levels.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Is that to say that maybe there’s something on a genetic level that makes certain dog breeds predisposed to certain behaviors, but there’s so much more than just DNA that shapes behavior?
—Benji Jones, Vox, 9 May 2025
Even babies show a preference for sweet flavors, suggesting an attraction is biologically predisposed, according to Tsui.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Mar. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Mar. 2025
However, the city itself is on a barrier island, meaning it is already predisposed to rising water levels.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Is that to say that maybe there’s something on a genetic level that makes certain dog breeds predisposed to certain behaviors, but there’s so much more than just DNA that shapes behavior?
—Benji Jones, Vox, 9 May 2025
Even babies show a preference for sweet flavors, suggesting an attraction is biologically predisposed, according to Tsui.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for predispose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predispose
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Travel warnings influence not only individual plans but also insurance coverage and organizational policies.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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How has Curaçao’s musical culture influenced your creative process for this album?—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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For fifteen years, the Patriotic Millionaires have waged an earnest battle to persuade wealthy people to lobby for higher taxes on themselves.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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But nothing Akasha’s old friend said could persuade Akasha to relinquish his empire.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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He perhaps was motivated to leave the images online, as toxic Mr. Deepfakes uploaders could earn as much as $1,500 for convincing non-consensual deepfakes of public figures.—
Ashley Belanger – May 27,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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Seth Rollins convinced Finn Balor to work with him against Sami Zayn.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Predispose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predispose. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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