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 possess possess /pəˈzɛs/

verb

  1. () Have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill  ( possess )
    have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
     He possesses great knowledge about the Middle East
    he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East
  2. () Have ownership or possession of  ( possess , own , have )
    have ownership or possession of
     He owns three houses in Florida
    He owns three houses in Florida
     How many cars does she have?
    How many cars does she have?
  3. () Enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas  ( possess )
    enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
     What possessed you to buy this house?
    What possessed you to buy this house?
     A terrible rage possessed her
    A terrible rage possessed her