predispose
/ˌpriːdɪˈspəʊz/verb
with obj.(predispose someone to/to do something)
- make someone liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or condition使某人倾向于某种态度（行为或状态）; 使预先有意向：
lack of exercise may predispose an individual to high blood pressure.
缺乏锻炼可能使人易患高血压。