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verb

past tense of predispose
as in influenced
formal to cause (someone) to be more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people. Researchers have identified a gene that may predispose some people to the disease.

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Adjective
  • The distinctive body is well suited for left-handed users as well as righties, but the hyper-glossy exterior is prone to smudging.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • As an artist, Rebecca Moses is prone to taking the unfamiliar route.
    David Moin, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Made with feel-good materials like organic latex, cotton, and wool, organically minded combination sleepers can feel confident in sleeping on the latex hybrid Nolah Natural.
    Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
  • That is to say, sustainability is not just a buzzword anymore, as companies swiftly change practices to meet ecologically minded goals set by government authorities.
    Jennifer Weil, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Selzer is known for being far less willing to account for potential distortions such as response bias.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In 2016, Kelly was one of the few Republicans willing to call out Trump for his misogynistic remarks.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Older voters may also be more inclined to stay home in bad weather, but older voters are more split between Trump and Harris, and many of these voters also vote early.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The Watts-Los Angeles native comes from a musically inclined family.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Don’t force dress-up Some pets are amenable to a little dress-up and may do just fine strutting in costume.
    Julia Lamont, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Despite hiring Scott Boras last year, Alonso might be amenable to acknowledging these concerns and giving the Mets something resembling a hometown discount.
    Jerry Beach, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024

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“Predisposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposed. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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