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predispose

/ˌpriː.dɪsˈpəʊz/

/ˌpriː.dɪsˈpoʊz/

Translations

predisposeverb

predisposed

Past Simple

predisposed

Past Participle

predisposing

Gerund

/ˌpriː.dɪsˈpəʊz/

/ˌpriː.dɪsˈpoʊz/

Certain genetic factors may predispose individuals to specific diseases.

Определенные генетические факторы могут предрасполагать людей к определенным заболеваниям.

Additional translations

Synonyms

make susceptible

predisposeverb

To make someone inclined to a particular attitude, action, or condition.

Her upbringing predisposed her to be cautious in unfamiliar situations.

To make someone susceptible to a disease or condition.

Genetic factors may predispose individuals to certain types of cancer.