Prepossess(v. t.) To preoccupy, as ground or land; to take previous possession of.
Prepossess(v. t.) To preoccupy, as the mind or heart, so as to preclude other things; hence, to bias or prejudice; to give a previous inclination to, for or against anything; esp., to induce a favorable opinion beforehand, or at the outset.
Prepossessed(imp. & p. p.) of Prepossess
Prepossessing(a.) Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive; as, a prepossessing manner.
Prepossessing(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Prepossess
Prepossession(n.) Preoccupation; prior possession.
Prepossession(n.) Preoccupation of the mind by an opinion, or impression, already formed; preconceived opinion; previous impression; bias; -- generally, but not always, used in a favorable sense; as, the prepossessions of childhood.
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