possess meaning

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

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  1. reptiles possess a scaly, dry skin.
  2. they possess a rather limited intelligence.
  3. i shall have no more if i possess worlds.
  4. aldehydes possess anesthetic properties.
  5. reinforced plastics possess many diverse properties.

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