possess

US /pəˈzes/
UK /pəˈzes/
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1.

have as belonging to one; own

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He does not possess a car.
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The company possesses valuable assets.
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ownhaveholdbe in possession ofbe the owner of
2.

have (a quality, ability, or feature)

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She possesses great intelligence.
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The new software possesses advanced features.
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havebe endowed withbe blessed withbe gifted withbe born with
3.

(of a spirit or devil) control (a person or animal) as if by supernatural power

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The evil spirit seemed to possess the young girl.
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He felt as if he were being possessed by an unknown force.
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controldominatetake overtake possession ofinfest
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possessionpossessivetake possession of