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possess
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possess as in have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
- “he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East“
possess as in have ownership or possession of
- “He owns three houses in Florida“
- “How many cars does she have?“
Synonyms
- own belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); have ownership or possession of
- have a person who possesses great material wealth ; have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; have as a feature; go through (mental or physical states or experiences); have ownership or possession of; cause to move; serve oneself to, or consume regularly; have a personal or business relationship with someone; organize or be responsible for; have left; be confronted with; undergo; suffer from; cause to do; receive willingly something given or offered; get something; undergo (as of injuries and illnesses); achieve a point or goal; cause to be born; have sex with
possess as in enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
- “What possessed you to buy this house?“
- “A terrible rage possessed her“