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- Dictionarypossess/pəˈzɛs/
verb
- 1. have as belonging to one; own: "I do not possess a television set" Similar
- 2. (of a demon or spirit, especially an evil one) have complete power over (someone) and be manifested through their speech or actions: "she was possessed by the Devil" Similar
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POSSESS definition: 1. to have or own something, or to have a particular quality: 2. (of a wish or an idea) to take…. Learn more.
The meaning of POSSESS is to have and hold as property : own. How to use possess in a sentence.
Possess definition: to have as belonging to one; have as property; own. See examples of POSSESS used in a sentence.
To possess something is to have or own it. You can possess a physical object, you can possess a particular quality or skill, or you can possess control or influence over someone.
possess. (pəzes) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense possesses, present participle possessing, past tense, past participle possessed. 1.verb [no passive] If you possess something, you have it or own it. He was then arrested and charged with possessing an offensive weapon. [VERB noun]
1. a. To have as property; own: possess great wealth. b. Law To have under one's power or control: possess illegal drugs. 2. a. To have as a quality, characteristic, or other attribute: possesses great tact. b. To have mastery or knowledge of: possess a knowledge of Sanskrit; possess valuable information. 3. a. To gain control or power over.
possess something (formal) to have or own something. He was charged with possessing a shotgun without a licence. I'm afraid this is the only suitcase I possess. The gallery possesses a number of the artist's early works. Belgium was the first European country to possess a fully fledged rail network.