as in influences
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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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Recent Examples of predisposes
The substance also damages airways and predisposes individuals to develop many chronic lung diseases including asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease.
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Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposes
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That's a variable that influences the outcome of a study and sometimes even creates a false association.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
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This guides both the fashion influences the company chooses to follow, as well as the creation of functional, emotionally durable garments.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The poet titillates, commands by images—and only thus persuades.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cherry persuades Harriet to publicly expose Laura, to talk to journalists and manufacture a viral story.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, Garraty runs back and convinces his friend to walk a little further with him before taking advantage of McVries' distracted state to do what McVries had planned to do for him.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Freire examines the conditioning that convinces people of the good, or at least the utility, of specific socioeconomic arrangements.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The findings underscore the need to rethink how society uses and disposes of disposable masks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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The president proposes, and Congress disposes The US Congress, however, was not pleased by this.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This output force enabled the robot to traverse difficult to navigate terrains—including soil, rough stone, PVC, glass, wood, and inclines between 5 and 15 degrees—while keeping a consistent speed.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Predisposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposes. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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