Dictionary Check: prepossess

"prepossess" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

verb

possess beforehand

verb

cause to be preoccupied

Example: "The idea of his failure prepossesses him"
verb

make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand

Example: "A prepossessing appearance"
verb

influence (somebody's) opinion in advance

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