Prepossess (verb)

1. To influence (someone) in advance, typically so as to prejudice their thoughts or opinions.
2. To occupy or possess (something) in advance.

Origin:

Late middle english, from old french preposesser, from pre- + possesser to possess.

Examples:

1. His good looks and charm prepossessed her before she even knew him.
2. Her story of hardship prepossessed the jury in her favor.
3. His claim to fame prepossessed the audience before he even began to speak.
4. The beautiful landscape prepossessed the visitors of the park.
5. The convenient location of the hotel prepossessed its future guests.