prepossess

• فعل قديم يعني أن يشغل أو يملأ عقل شخص مسبقًا، غالبًا بانحياز أو انطباع مؤاتٍ.

An obsolete verb meaning to preoccupy or fill the mind of someone beforehand, often with a bias or favorable impression.

1. Possess beforehandC2formal

   To have or hold something in advance of another person or event.

   الحيازة المسبقة

   • The ancient tribe prepossessed the land before any settlers arrived.
   • He prepossessed the winning ticket before the lottery was announced.
   • The company prepossessed the patent rights before the product launch.

   المرادفاتpreoccupy

2. PreoccupyC2formal

   To cause someone to be fully absorbed or occupied with a thought or activity beforehand.

   استحواذ الانتباه

   • The news prepossessed her mind, leaving no room for other thoughts.
   • He was prepossessed by the idea of traveling to distant lands.
   • The mystery novel prepossessed his imagination for days.

   المرادفاتabsorbcaptivateengageengrossimmerseobsessoccupypreoccupy

3. Make a positive impression beforehandC2formal

   To create a favorable impression on someone before a formal meeting or event.

   استمالة مسبقة

   • Her polite email prepossessed the interviewer before the job interview.
   • The artist's portfolio prepossessed the gallery owner in advance.
   • His reputation prepossessed the audience before his speech.

4. Influence opinion in advanceC2formal

   To sway someone's opinion or judgment before they have full information.

   التأثير المسبق في الرأي

   • The rumors prepossessed the jury against the defendant.
   • The advertisement prepossessed consumers to favor the product.
   • His charm prepossessed her to trust him immediately.

   المرادفاتbiasinclineinfluencepredisposeprejudicesway