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possess
[puh-zes]
verb (used with object)
to have as belonging to one; have as property; own.
to possess a house and a car.
to have as a faculty, quality, or the like.
to possess courage.
(of a spirit, especially an evil one) to occupy, dominate, or control (a person) from within.
He thought he was possessed by devils.
(of a feeling, idea, etc.) to dominate or actuate in the manner of such a spirit.
He was possessed by envy.
(of a man) to succeed in having sexual intercourse with.
to have knowledge of.
to possess a language.
to keep or maintain (oneself, one's mind, etc.) in a certain state, as of peace, patience, etc.
to maintain control over (oneself, one's mind, etc.).
to impart to; inform; familiarize (often followed by of orwith ).
to possess someone of the facts of the case.
to cause to be dominated or influenced, as by an idea, feeling, etc.
to make (someone) owner, holder, or master, as of property, information, etc..
He possessed them of the facts.
to seize or take.
to gain or win.
to occupy or hold.
possess
/ əˈɛ /
verb
to have as one's property; own
to have as a quality, faculty, characteristic, etc
to possess good eyesight
to have knowledge or mastery of
to possess a little French
to gain control over or dominate
whatever possessed you to act so foolishly?
(foll by of) to cause to be the owner or possessor
I am possessed of the necessary information
(often foll by with) to cause to be influenced or dominated (by)
the news possessed him with anger
to have sexual intercourse with
rareto keep control over or maintain (oneself or one's feelings) in a certain state or condition
possess yourself in patience until I tell you the news
archaicto gain or seize
Other 51Թ Forms
- possessor noun
- possessorship noun
- underpossessor noun
- unpossessing adjective
- Dzˈǰ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of possess1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of possess1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It's not only his left foot that leaves others fascinated, but also the mentality he already possesses.
Nobody outside Iran wants the Islamic Republic to possess the nuclear bomb.
"You cannot question the qualities he possesses and the attitude he has in terms of wanting to do anything to win."
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of possessing a weapon, while two others were held on suspicion of drugs offences and theft.
On Wednesday, prosecutors also announced charges of possessing a destructive device against Wrackkie Quiogue, 27, of Long Beach, and accused two other men of misdemeanor assault against a federal officer.
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