prepossess
/ˌpriːpəˈzɛs/
verb
- To influence or impress someone in a favorable way beforehand.
- The beautiful scenery prepossessed the travelers before they even reached the village.
- Her warm smile prepossessed the interviewers in her favor.
- A good first impression can prepossess people to trust you.
- To occupy or fill someone's mind or feelings beforehand.
- His mind was prepossessed with worries about the exam.
- She was prepossessed by a sense of excitement before the trip.
- The idea of adventure prepossessed his thoughts for weeks.