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Prepossess

To preoccupy, as ground or land; to take previous possession of.

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Bias 76% connected

A weight on the side of the ball used in the game of bowls, or a tendency imparted to the ball, which turns it from a straight line.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Predetermine 76% connected

To determine (something) beforehand.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 7

have 76% connected

of Have

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Impress 76% connected

To press, stamp, or print something in or upon; to mark by pressure, or as by pressure; to imprint (that which bears the impression).

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Influence 76% connected

A flowing in or upon; influx.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Own 76% connected

To grant; to acknowledge; to admit to be true; to confess; to recognize in a particular character; as, we own that we have forfeited your love.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Possess 76% connected

To occupy in person; to hold or actually have in one's own keeping; to have and to hold.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Preoccupy 76% connected

To take possession of before another; as, to preoccupy a country not before held.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Work 76% connected

Exertion of strength or faculties; physical or intellectual effort directed to an end; industrial activity; toil; employment; sometimes, specifically…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Prejudice 92% connected

Foresight.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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