predispose vs. to be subject

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Can we use "predispose" and "subject" interchangeably?

Can
Smoking can predispose people to heart attacks.

be a replacement for

Smokers are more subject to heart attacks than non-smokers?

[mykwyner]

In your example, both sentences have nearly the same meaning. The two terms, however, are not interchangable in every circumstance.

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Originally Posted by mykwyner

In your example, both sentences have nearly the same meaning. The two terms, however, are not interchangable in every circumstance.

Would you please give me an example of your point?

[mykwyner]

When it rains, I'm predisposed to stay inside the house.

People who break the law are subject to being arrested.

You could not substitute one expression for the other in these sentences.

[retro]

Originally Posted by mykwyner

When it rains, I'm predisposed to stay inside the house.

People who break the law are subject to being arrested.

You could not substitute one expression for the other in these sentences.

I kinda knew what you meant but being unsure about something sometimes predisposes me to expect the teachers to give extra examples rather than expressing my view.

Thank you!

[mykwyner]

Sometimes, when you are predisposed to expect extra help from your teachers, you may find yourself subject to their criticism.

I'm not criticizing you, I was just having fun making up that sentence.

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Originally Posted by mykwyner

Sometimes, when you are predisposed to expect extra help from your teachers, you may find yourself subject to their criticism.

I'm not criticizing you, I was just having fun making up that sentence.

Being criticized predisposes me to strike back.

(Just kidding)!