Definitions

1. verb

to make someone more likely to develop a particular quality or condition, especially a mental health condition

“The stressful environment predisposed him to depression.”

2. verb

to influence or incline someone to a particular decision or course of action

“The report’s findings predisposed the company to change its policies.”

3. noun

a condition or factor that makes someone more likely to develop a particular quality or condition

“The genetic predisposition to the disease runs in the family.”

4. verb

to have a tendency or inclination towards something

“The material predisposes the bridge to collapse under heavy loads.”