Verb: prepossess ,pree-pu'zes
- Influence (somebody's) opinion in advance
"The glowing recommendation prepossessed the interviewer in favour of the candidate";
- prejudice
- Make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand
"A prepossessing appearance"
- Cause to be preoccupied
"The idea of his failure prepossesses him"
Derived forms: prepossessed, prepossessing, prepossesses