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    possess
    /pəˈzɛs/

    verb

    • 1. have as belonging to one; own: "I do not possess a television set" Similar ownhavebe the owner ofhave in one's possession
    • 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 take control ofhave power overtake overhave mastery over

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    Learn the meaning of possess as a verb in English, with different senses and usage. Find out how to pronounce possess, see translations and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary corpus.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › possessPossess Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb possess, which means to have and hold as property, or to have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill. See also the noun possessor and the legal definition of possess.

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    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb possess, which can mean to have as property, quality, knowledge, or control. See examples, synonyms, translations, and related words for possess.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › possessPossess - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOSSESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb possess, which means to have or own something, or to have a quality, ability, or feeling. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for possess.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of possess – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of possess, a verb that means to have or own something, or to do something stupid. See translations of possess in different languages and examples of how to use it in sentences.

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb possess, which means to have or own something, or to have a quality or feature. See examples of possess in different contexts and sentences.