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predispose

/ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/
pre · dis · pose
Adjective:predisposed
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Past Simple:predisposed
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Past Participle:predisposed
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Present Participle:predisposing
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predispose Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To make someone liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or condition beforehand.

Example

"Growing up in a musical household helped predispose her toward a career in composition."

2

To render someone or something susceptible to a disease, disorder, or physical state in advance.

Example

"Certain genetic mutations can predispose patients to developing cardiovascular conditions later in life."

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• Rhymes for predispose

• Nearby Words

predigested
predigital
predinner
predispose
predisposition
predominance
predominant

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French prédisposer, formed from the prefix pré- ('before') and disposer ('to arrange or incline'), ultimately rooted in Latin disponere.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Predispose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/predispose
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