predispose towards
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predisposes towards
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to make someone more likely to experience or develop a certain condition or behavior
- The region's damp climate can predispose structures towards mold growth.
- Early negative experiences with dogs predisposed him towards a fear of animals.
- The company's inclusive culture predisposes employees towards cooperative teamwork.
- A high-sugar diet might predispose individuals towards developing type 2 diabetes.
- Her early exposure to music predisposed her towards a career in the arts.