predispose
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/ˌpriːdɪˈspəʊz/
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/ˌpriːdɪˈspəʊz/
to make someone more likely to think or act in a certain way
His positive attitude predisposed him to find a solution to the problem.
他的積極態度使他傾向於找到問題的答案。
to make it more likely that you will get a certain disease or health condition
A poor diet can predispose you to various health issues.
不良的飲食習慣可能使你容易患上各種健康問題。