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prepossess vs influence

influence vs prepossess

prepossess is not a noun while influence is a noun.

prepossess and influence both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prepossess No No Yes No
influence Yes No Yes No
As verbs, influence is a hypernym of prepossess; that is, influence is a word with a broader meaning than prepossess:
  • prepossess: influence (somebody's) opinion in advance
  • influence: have and exert influence or effect
Other hypernyms of prepossess include act upon, work.
prepossess (noun) influence (noun)
causing something without any direct or apparent effort
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
one having power to influence another
the effect of one thing (or person) on another
prepossess (verb) influence (verb)
influence (somebody's) opinion in advance shape or influence; give direction to
cause to be preoccupied induce into action by using one's charm
make a positive impression (on someone) beforehand have and exert influence or effect
possess beforehand
Difference between prepossess and influence

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