possess meaning
[ pə'zes ] Pronunciation: "possess" in a sentence
Verb: possess pu'zes
- Have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
"he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East" - Have ownership or possession of
- own, have - 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
More: Next- 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.