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be predisposed

VERB

incline

Synonyms

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bend impel persuade predispose prompt sway

STRONG

affect bias drive favor govern induce influence look move prefer prejudice turn verge

WEAK

be disposed be partial be willing gravitate toward lean toward make willing not mind

Antonyms

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discourage dissuade prevent repress stop suppress

STRONG

be fair be just dislike halt hinder

VERB

tend

Synonyms

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bear contribute favor go gravitate influence lean turn

STRONG

aim bend conduce dispose drift head impel incline lead look move point redound trend

WEAK

be biased be conducive be disposed be in the habit of be inclined be liable be prejudiced have a tendency have an inclination make for move toward result in serve to verge on

Antonyms

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dislike hurt shun take

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dissuade follow obey

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abandon ignore neglect

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Because the study found several thousand genetic variants that are more impactful than previously thought, families or individuals carrying those variants can better understand how their children might be predisposed to certain disorders.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2024

While it can be brought on by sound trauma, research suggests some people may be predisposed to suffering from it.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2024

Liu pointed out that anxiety can be genetic; if you and others in your family experience it, it’s possible your child could also be predisposed to it.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2021

You were able to figure out who might be behind her harassment because you recognized some of the signs of someone who probably would be predisposed to that.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2019

My dad’s a big music fan, so I knew he’d be predisposed to thinking it was a good idea.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

be predisposed

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