Synonyms & related words for predispose

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of predispose — including induce, affect. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to predispose

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Synonyms for predispose

Common synonyms for predispose include induce, affect — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does predispose come from?

The word predispose breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pre-, from Latin prae (“before, in front”); and -pos, from Latin pono (“put, place”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.