Predispose

Pronunciation: /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

Predispose (verb)

  1. To make someone likely to behave or feel in a certain way, often because of earlier experiences or conditions.
  2. To raise the chance that something will happen, especially a disease or problem, due to existing factors.
  3. To create conditions that make a particular result more likely, even if it does not guarantee it.

Examples

  • Stress can predispose people to anxiety.
  • Her childhood experiences predisposed her to trust others.