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Definition of prepossessed - 2 dictionary results

pre⋅pos⋅sess

  [pree-puh-zes]
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–verb (used with object)
1. to possess or dominate mentally beforehand, as a prejudice does.
2. to prejudice or bias, esp. favorably.
3. to impress favorably beforehand or at the outset.
Origin:
1605–15; pre- + possess
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pre·pos·sess   (prē'pə-zěs')   
tr.v.   pre·pos·sessed, pre·pos·sess·ing, pre·pos·sess·es

  1. To preoccupy the mind of to the exclusion of other thoughts or feelings.

    1. To influence beforehand against or in favor of someone or something; prejudice.

    2. To impress favorably in advance.

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