prepossess

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His aim is to explore the Antarctic coast south of Australia and prepossess it for his dominion.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was a type he was by no means fond of, and he was quite aware that circumstances were scarcely likely to prepossess a man of that description in his favour.

From For Jacinta by Bindloss, Harold

"Miss Woodley is severe upon me, Madam," continued he, "she judges me unkindly; and I am afraid she will prepossess you with the same unfavourable sentiments."

From A Simple Story by Strachey, G. L.

It is good-breeding alone that can prepossess people in your favour at first sight, more time being necessary to discover greater talents.

From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.

Prepossess′ing, tending to prepossess in one's favour: making a favourable impression.—adv.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various