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possess meaning

[ pə'zes ]   Pronunciation:
Synonyms of "possess""possess" in a sentence

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  • Verb: possess  pu'zes
    1. Have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
      "he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East" 
    2. Have ownership or possession of
      - own, have 
    3. Enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
      "What possessed you to buy this house?"; "A terrible rage possessed her"

    Derived forms: possessed, possesses, possessing

    See also: possession, possessive, possessor

    Type of: dominate, feature, have

    Encyclopedia: Possess

Examples

  • Reptiles possess a scaly, dry skin.
  • They possess a rather limited intelligence.
  • I shall have no more if i possess worlds.
  • Aldehydes possess anesthetic properties.
  • Reinforced plastics possess many diverse properties.
  • He always did possess the knack of slipping off.
  • Only those can be said to possess transferability.
  • Was it possible he did not possess her utterly?
  • Many objects possess energy because of their position.
  • Do you want to possess a copy of the examination papers ? it 's impossible.
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