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Definition of Possess
1. Verb. Have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill. "He possesses great knowledge about the Middle East"
2. Verb. Have ownership or possession of. "How many cars does she have?"
Exact synonyms: Have, Own
Specialized synonyms: Prepossess
Related verbs: Feature, Have
Derivative terms: Have, Owner, Owner, Possession, Possessive, Possessive, Possessor
Specialized synonyms: Prepossess
Related verbs: Feature, Have
Derivative terms: Have, Owner, Owner, Possession, Possessive, Possessive, Possessor
3. Verb. Enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas. "A terrible rage possessed her"
Generic synonyms: Dominate
Definition of Possess
1. v. t. To occupy in person; to hold or actually have in one's own keeping; to have and to hold.
Definition of Possess
1. to have as property [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Possess
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