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Possess
pəˈzɛs
Possess definitions
verb
possess
possessed
possesses
possessing
- have as belonging to one; own
"I do not possess a television set"
own have be the owner of have in one's possession be in possession of be the possessor of have to one's name hold- have possession of as distinct from ownership
"a two-year suspended sentence for possessing cocaine"
- have as an ability, quality, or characteristic
"he did not possess a sense of humour"
- take for one's own
"all that the plaintiffs did was to possess themselves of the securities"
- (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"
take control of have power over take over have mastery over cast a spell over bewitch enchant enthral control dominate influence crazed berserk demented insane mad maddened out of one's mind- (of an emotion, idea, etc.) dominate the mind of
"I was possessed by a desire to tell her everything"
- (of a man) have sexual intercourse with
"he just wanted her, to possess her"
- maintain (oneself or one's mind or soul) in a state of patience or quiet
"I tried to possess my soul in patience"