Possess

verb

/pəˈzɛs/

Word Frequency: 17.6

Definitions

1.verbTo have; to have ownership of.

"He does not even possess a working telephone."

2.verbTo take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner.

"They thought he was possessed by evil spirits."

3.verb(chiefly with of) To vest ownership in (someone, or oneself); to give someone power or knowledge; to acquaint; to inform.

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