make sb/sth prone
Frequency: 5.518.2 per million words
to cause someone or something to become susceptible
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- Lack of sleep can make you prone to illness.
- Poor diet could make children prone to dental problems.
- The outdated software made the system prone to cyberattacks.
- His impulsive nature often makes him prone to making hasty decisions.
- Over-watering will make your plants prone to root rot.
- Stress can make individuals prone to anxiety and depression.
- The slippery surface made the car prone to skidding.
- Regular exposure to loud noises can make your ears prone to damage.
- A weak immune system makes one prone to catching colds easily.
- The company's rigid policies make employees prone to dissatisfaction.