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possess
possess
/pəˈzɛs/
verb
(
)
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
(
)
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?
(
)
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
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