How Do You Spell PREPOSSESS?

Pronunciation: [pɹɪpəzˈɛs] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "prepossess" may be confusing for English learners. It is pronounced /priːpəˈzɛs/ and means to impress or influence someone favorably. The prefix "pre-" means before, and "possess" means to control or dominate. Therefore, the word means to have control over someone before meeting them. Remembering the spelling of "prepossess" may be easier if you break it down into its prefix and root word. Overall, this word can be useful in describing the impact someone has on first impressions.

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PREPOSSESS Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "prepossess" can be defined as a verb that typically refers to the act of influencing or shaping someone's opinion or impression positively before they have interacted with a person, object, or situation directly. It involves predisposing or preoccupying someone's mind with a favorable or favorable disposition in advance.

    The verb "prepossess" often implies using charm, attractiveness, or other captivating qualities to create a positive bias or inclination towards something or someone. It involves creating a favorable image or perception that influences someone's overall impression or expectation in a certain direction.

    When someone is prepossessed, it means they have been swayed or influenced before forming an objective judgment. This can be achieved through various means such as prior knowledge, reputation, or the presentation of certain decisive characteristics. The ultimate aim of prepossessing is to create a favorable predisposition, either consciously or subconsciously, which can impact an individual's attitude or behavior.

    However, it is important to note that prepossessing can sometimes be deceptive or manipulative, presenting a subjective perspective rather than an objective evaluation. While prepossessing may have positive connotations, it is crucial to balance it with impartiality, open-mindedness, and ongoing assessment to ensure a fair and unbiased understanding of the subject matter at hand.

  2. To have or take previous possession of; to preoccupy the mind or heart of; to bias; to prejudice.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PREPOSSESS

The word prepossess comes from the Latin term prae-possidere, where prae means before and possidere means to have or to possess. It entered the English language in the late 16th century, with the meaning of preoccupy or preoccupy favorably. Over time, the connotation shifted to mean to influence or bias beforehand with a favorable opinion.

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Conjugate verb Prepossess

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have prepossessed
you would have prepossessed
he/she/it would have prepossessed
we would have prepossessed
they would have prepossessed
I would have prepossess
you would have prepossess
he/she/it would have prepossess
we would have prepossess
they would have prepossess

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been prepossessing
you would have been prepossessing
he/she/it would have been prepossessing
we would have been prepossessing
they would have been prepossessing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would prepossess
you would prepossess
he/she/it would prepossess
we would prepossess
they would prepossess

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be prepossessing
you would be prepossessing
he/she/it would be prepossessing
we would be prepossessing
they would be prepossessing

FUTURE

I will prepossess
you will prepossess
he/she/it will prepossess
we will prepossess
they will prepossess

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be prepossessing
you will be prepossessing
he/she/it will be prepossessing
we will be prepossessing
they will be prepossessing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have prepossessed
you will have prepossessed
he/she/it will have prepossessed
we will have prepossessed
they will have prepossessed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been prepossessing
you will have been prepossessing
he/she/it will have been prepossessing
we will have been prepossessing
they will have been prepossessing

IMPERATIVE

you prepossess
we let´s prepossess

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to prepossess

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was prepossessing
you were prepossessing
he/she/it was prepossessing
we were prepossessing
they were prepossessing

PAST PARTICIPLE

prepossessed

PAST PERFECT

I had prepossessed
you had prepossessed
he/she/it had prepossessed
we had prepossessed
they had prepossessed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been prepossessing
you had been prepossessing
he/she/it had been prepossessing
we had been prepossessing
they had been prepossessing

PRESENT

I prepossess
you prepossess
he/she/it prepossesses
we prepossess
they prepossess

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am prepossessing
you are prepossessing
he/she/it is prepossessing
we are prepossessing
they are prepossessing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

prepossessing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have prepossessed
you have prepossessed
he/she/it has prepossessed
we have prepossessed
they have prepossessed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been prepossessing
you have been prepossessing
he/she/it has been prepossessing
we have been prepossessing
they have been prepossessing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it prepossess

SIMPLE PAST

I prepossessed
you prepossessed
he/she/it prepossessed
we prepossessed
they prepossessed

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