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possess
[ puh-zes ]
verb (used with object)
- to have as belonging to one; have as property; own:
to possess a house and a car.
- to have as a faculty, quality, or the like:
to possess courage.
- (of a spirit, especially an evil one) to occupy, dominate, or control (a person) from within:
He thought he was possessed by devils.
- (of a feeling, idea, etc.) to dominate or actuate in the manner of such a spirit:
He was possessed by envy.
- (of a man) to succeed in having sexual intercourse with.
- to have knowledge of:
to possess a language.
- to keep or maintain (oneself, one's mind, etc.) in a certain state, as of peace, patience, etc.
- to maintain control over (oneself, one's mind, etc.).
- to impart to; inform; familiarize (often followed by of or with ):
to possess someone of the facts of the case.
- to cause to be dominated or influenced, as by an idea, feeling, etc.
- to make (someone) owner, holder, or master, as of property, information, etc.:
He possessed them of the facts.
- to seize or take.
- to gain or win.
- to occupy or hold.
possess
/ əˈɛ /
verb
- to have as one's property; own
- to have as a quality, faculty, characteristic, etc
to possess good eyesight
- to have knowledge or mastery of
to possess a little French
- to gain control over or dominate
whatever possessed you to act so foolishly?
- foll by of to cause to be the owner or possessor
I am possessed of the necessary information
- often foll by with to cause to be influenced or dominated (by)
the news possessed him with anger
- to have sexual intercourse with
- rare.to keep control over or maintain (oneself or one's feelings) in a certain state or condition
possess yourself in patience until I tell you the news
- archaic.to gain or seize
Derived Forms
- Dzˈǰ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- Dz·sǰ noun
- Dz·sǰ·ship noun
- under·Dz·sǰ noun
- ܲpDz·iԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of possess1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of possess1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Jurors also found him guilty of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent of another carnival-goer and of possessing an offensive weapon.
The jury also found Christian Morgan guilty of possessing a bladed article, but are yet to reach a decision on a violent disorder charge.
Seeing Rose interact with the guest in this way, calmly trading energy with her, it became clear that the mare has met her match: a human who possesses total integrity of feeling.
"It looked possessed," Mr LaMendola wrote in a Facebook post, saying the animal involved in the encounter just north of Los Angeles was "feral, almost demonic".
Alfie Franco, 20, of The Crescent, Kirkburton, appeared at Leeds Crown Court earlier charged with murdering the teenager and possessing a knife in a public place.
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