possess
/pəzˈɛs/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
verb
- have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
“he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East” - have ownership or possession of
“He owns three houses in Florida” - enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
“What possessed you to buy this house?”
Synonyms for possess
Words that rhyme with possess
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