Prepossess

Pronunciation: /prɪˈpɑzɛs/

Definitions of prepossess

verb to impress or bias in advance; to make a positive impression on someone before meeting them

Example Sentences

A1 She prepossessed the audience with her charming smile.

A2 The book prepossessed me with its intriguing cover.

B1 His confident demeanor prepossessed the interview panel.

B2 The new restaurant prepossessed me with its elegant decor.

C1 The candidate prepossessed the board members with her extensive experience.

C2 The artist's work prepossesses viewers with its depth and emotion.

Examples of prepossess in a Sentence

formal Her elegant attire and graceful demeanor prepossessed everyone at the gala.

informal His charming smile and friendly personality prepossessed the new neighbors.

slang The new movie prepossessed me with its amazing special effects.

figurative The idea of traveling to exotic locations prepossessed her mind with wanderlust.

Grammatical Forms of prepossess

• past tense: prepossessed
• plural: prepossesses
• comparative: more prepossessing
• superlative: most prepossessing
• present tense: prepossess
• future tense: will prepossess
• perfect tense: have prepossessed
• continuous tense: is prepossessing
• singular: prepossess
• positive degree: prepossessing
• infinitive: to prepossess
• gerund: prepossessing
• participle: prepossessed

Origin and Evolution of prepossess

First Known Use: 1630 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prepossess' originated from the Latin word 'praeponere' which means 'to place before'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean 'to preoccupy or bias in advance', the word 'prepossess' has evolved to also mean 'to impress favorably beforehand' or 'to cause to be preoccupied with an idea or feeling'.