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possess
verb
Have ownership or possession of
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pəˈzɛs
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verb
Have ownership or possession of
“He owns three houses in Florida”
verb
Have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
“He possesses great knowledge about the Middle East”
verb
Enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
“What possessed you to buy this house?”
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He owns three houses in Florida
How many cars does she have?
He possesses great knowledge about the Middle East
What possessed you to buy this house?
A terrible rage possessed her
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