The Collaborative International Dictionary
Predispose \Pre`dis*pose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Predisposed; p. pr. & vb. n. Predisposing.] [Pref. pre- + dispose: cf. F. pr['e]disposer.]
To dispose or incline beforehand; to give a predisposition or bias to; as, to predispose the mind to friendship.
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To make fit or susceptible beforehand; to give a tendency to; as, debility predisposes the body to disease.
Predisposing causes (Med.), causes which render the body liable to disease; predisponent causes.
Wiktionary
vb. (present participle of predispose English)
Usage examples of "predisposing".
A lowered state of health is sometimes a predisposing factor and in such cases a course of Calc.
A nourishing diet and warm clothing are obvious preventive measures and regular exercise and massage, by helping to improve the circulation, remove the predisposing conditions.
Sedentary habits are a predisposing factor and constipation with straining at stool is not an unusual accompaniment of this painful condition.
Was there anything about India's environment predisposing toward rigid socioeconomic castes, with grave consequences for the development of technology in India?
Was there anything about the Chinese environment predisposing toward Confucian philosophy and cultural conservatism, which may also have profoundly affected history?
Was there anything about India’s environment predisposing toward rigid socioeconomic castes, with grave consequences for the development of technology in India?
She finally admitted that Dorotea scared her: that she had lost all joy in her daughter and was terrified of predisposing the child towards her.
She finally admitted th at Dorotea scared her: that she had lost all joy in her daughter and was terrified of predisposing the child towards her.