Predispose (verb)

1. To make someone inclined or inclined to be inclined to a certain thing.
2. To make someone more susceptible to a certain condition or outcome.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "praedisponere" meaning "to place beforehand" or "to make ready".

Examples:

1. A predisposition to a certain disease may be inherited.
2. Certain lifestyle factors can predispose a person to developing heart disease.
3. His predisposition to anger made it difficult for him to maintain relationships.
4. Her predisposition for adventure led her to take risks and try new things.
5. The training program was designed to predispose the soldiers to the conditions they would face in battle.