to give an inclination or tendency to beforehand; make susceptible

Genetic factors may predispose human beings to certain metabolic diseases.

to render subject, susceptible, or liable

The evidence predisposes him to public censure.

to dispose beforehand.

Archaic . to dispose of beforehand, as in a will, legacy, or the like.

to give or furnish a tendency or inclination

an underground job that predisposes to lung infection.

verb

discourage , dissuade

verb

activate , affect , animate , bend * , bias , cultivate , dispose , govern , impress , incline , indoctrinate , induce , inspire , lead , make expectant , make of a mind to , prejudice , prepare , prime , prompt , stimulate , strike , sway , teach , urgenotes:predispose differs from dispose by implying that the frame of mind is created some time before it becomes obvious , influence