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possess vs prepossess

prepossess vs possess

possess and prepossess both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
possess No No Yes No
prepossess No No Yes No
As verbs, prepossess is a hyponym of possess; that is, prepossess is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than possess:
  • possess: have ownership or possession of
  • prepossess: possess beforehand
possess (verb) prepossess (verb)
have ownership or possession of influence (somebody's) opinion in advance
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill cause to be preoccupied
enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand
possess beforehand
Difference between possess and prepossess

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