prepossess

• Veraltetes Verb, das bedeutet, jemandes Geist im Voraus zu besetzen oder zu erfüllen, oft mit einem Vorurteil oder einem günstigen Eindruck.

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.

   Vorher besitzen

   • 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.

   Synonymepreoccupy

2. PreoccupyC2formal

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

   In Beschlag nehmen

   • 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.

   Synonymeabsorbcaptivateengageengrossimmerseobsessoccupypreoccupy

3. Make a positive impression beforehandC2formal

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

   Im Voraus für sich einnehmen

   • 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.

   Voreingenommen beeinflussen

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

   Synonymebiasinclineinfluencepredisposeprejudicesway