1. (

• prepossess

) possess beforehand ;

2. (

• prepossess

) cause to be preoccupied; "The idea of his failure prepossesses him" ;

3. (

• prepossess ,

) make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand; "A prepossessing appearance" ;

4. (

• prejudice ,
• prepossess

) influence (somebody's) opinion in advance ;