Synonyms of predisposes

predisposes

verb

present tense third-person singular of predispose

as in influences

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.

Related Words

• influences
• convinces
• persuades
• disposes
• inclines
• prepares
• fits
• suggests
• grooms
• readies
• sways
• lays
• preps
• prepossesses
• fixes
• biases
• prejudices
• poisons

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of predisposes

The autopsy and other testing revealed that the Wahls have a genetic mutation that predisposes them to aortic ruptures. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

For 45 minutes, the training focused on the trauma that predisposes people to substance use in pregnancy and the increasing prevalance of substance use in pregnancy during the opioid epidemic in Colorado. — Karli Swenson, The Conversation, 11 June 2026

That said, if a patient has a preexisting diagnosis of dry mouth or a condition that predisposes them to dry mouth, like Sjögren's syndrome, doctors might advise against gland reduction. — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026

Ricks has a brain that predisposes him to violent behavior, according to a neuroscience researcher called by the defense as a witness. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025

The substance also damages airways and predisposes individuals to develop many chronic lung diseases including asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025