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(pəzes)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense possesses, present participle possessing, past tense, past participle possessed
1. verb [no passive]
If you possess something, you have it or own it.
He was then arrested and charged with possessing an offensive weapon. [VERB noun]
He is said to possess a fortune of more than two-and-a-half-thousand million dollars. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: own, have, hold, be in possession of More Synonyms of possess
2. verb [no cont]
If someone or something possesses a particular quality, ability, or feature, they have it.
[formal]
...individuals who are deemed to possess the qualities of sense, loyalty and discretion. [VERB noun]
This figure has long been held to possess miraculous power. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: be endowed with, have, enjoy, benefit from More Synonyms of possess
3. verb
If a feeling or belief possesses you, it strongly influences your thinking or behaviour.
[literary]
Absolute terror possessed her. [VERB noun]
Tsvetayeva was possessed by a frenzied urge to get out of Moscow. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: control, influence, dominate, consume More Synonyms of possess
4.  See also possessed
5. 
See what possessed you?
More Synonyms of possess

possess in British English

(pəˈzɛs)
verb (transitive)
1. 
to have as one's property; own
2. 
to have as a quality, faculty, characteristic, etc
to possess good eyesight
3. 
to have knowledge or mastery of
to possess a little French
4. 
to gain control over or dominate
whatever possessed you to act so foolishly?
5. (foll by of)
to cause to be the owner or possessor
I am possessed of the necessary information
6. (often foll by with)
to cause to be influenced or dominated (by)
the news possessed him with anger
7. 
to have sexual intercourse with
8.  rare
to keep control over or maintain (oneself or one's feelings) in a certain state or condition
possess yourself in patience until I tell you the news
9.  archaic
to gain or seize
Derived forms
possessor (posˈsessor)
noun
Word origin
C15: from Old French possesser, from Latin possidēre to own, occupy; related to Latin sedēre to sit

possess in American English

(pəˈzes)
transitive verb
1. 
to have as belonging to one; have as property; own
to possess a house and a car
2. 
to have as a faculty, quality, or the like
to possess courage
3. (of a spirit, esp. an evil one)
to occupy, dominate, or control (a person) from within
He thought he was possessed by devils
4. (of a feeling, idea, etc.)
to dominate or actuate in the manner of such a spirit
He was possessed by envy
5. (of a man)
to succeed in having sexual intercourse with
6. 
to have knowledge of
to possess a language
7. 
to keep or maintain (oneself, one's mind, etc.) in a certain state, as of peace, patience, etc
8. 
to maintain control over (oneself, one's mind, etc.)
9. (often fol. by of or with)
to impart to; inform; familiarize
to possess someone of the facts of the case
10. 
to cause to be dominated or influenced, as by an idea, feeling, etc
11. 
to make (someone) owner, holder, or master, as of property, information, etc
He possessed them of the facts
12. 
to seize or take
13. 
to gain or win
14. 
to occupy or hold
Derived forms
possessor
noun
possessorship
noun
Word origin
[1425–75; late ME possesen ‹ MF possess(i)er, n. deriv. of possession possession]

Examples of 'possess' in a sentence
possess

He possessed an egalitarian ability to get on with people from all walks of life, especially if their background happened to involve horses.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Of course, perfectly balanced bats are hard to secure, and a batsman who possesses one regards it as a treasure.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are a few extremely creative people and a roughly equal number possessing little or no creativity.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
What they did possess was an ability to talk about their feelings.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But that will come back with the quality we possess.
The Sun (2009)
They welcome challenges that are well matched to the skills and knowledge they possess.
Pressley, Michael & McCormick, Christine Advanced Educational Psychology For Educators, Researchers and Policymakers, (1995)
It is not therefore possessed by any one person.
Cloke, Paul J (ed) Rural Land-Use Planning in Developed Nations (1989)
They possess no special knowledge lacked by the rest of us.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They have some choice in the use of what power and knowledge they possess.
Low, Nicholas Politics, Planning and the State (1990)
No botanist has possessed half their knowledge of plants.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The ability to adapt requires employees who possess skills and abilities that go beyond those needed in their current jobs.
Tompkins, Jonathan Human Resource Management in Government (1995)
Is it not somewhat difficult now we no longer possess Harrier jump jets or aircraft carriers?
The Sun (2011)
At times, he possessed little of the milk of human kindness.
Christianity Today (2000)
He became for a while an object of national sympathy, through being possessed of no little dignity.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
I wonder if there was some other mysterious quality she possessed which makes her so compelling?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Stem cells are the body's building blocks and possess a unique ability to repair damaged tissue and bone.
The Sun (2010)
We do possess real quality.
The Sun (2013)
Perhaps politicians should pay closer attention to animals, some of whom seem to possess an uncanny ability to sense impending freezing weather.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Korea had long possessed another convention of poetry, one expressed in poetic modes using Chinese.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It seems we no longer possess the imagination to compete, nickname for nickname, on the world stage.
The Sun (2007)
In fact, it is the rediscovery of something we have known and possessed for a long time,but have unintentionally lost.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)

In other languages
possess

British English: possess /pəˈzɛs/ VERB
If you possess something, you have it or own it.
He is said to possess a fortune.
  • American English: possess
  • Arabic: يـَمْتَلِك
  • Brazilian Portuguese: possuir
  • Chinese: 占有
  • Croatian: posjedovati
  • Czech: vlastnit
  • Danish: besidde
  • Dutch: bezitten
  • European Spanish: poseer dominar
  • Finnish: omistaa
  • French: posséder
  • German: besitzen
  • Greek: κατέχω
  • Italian: possedere
  • Japanese: 所有する
  • Korean: 소유하다
  • Norwegian: være i besittelse av
  • Polish: posiąść
  • European Portuguese: possuir
  • Romanian: a deține
  • Russian: обладать
  • Latin American Spanish: poseer
  • Swedish: besitta
  • Thai: เป็นเจ้าของ
  • Turkish: sahip olmak
  • Ukrainian: володіти
  • Vietnamese: sở hữu

Chinese translation of 'possess'

possess

(pəˈzɛs)

vt

  1. (= own) [car, watch, radio] 拥(擁)有 (yōngyǒu)
  2. (= have) [quality, ability] 具有 (jùyǒu)
  3. (liter, = take hold of) 支配 (zhīpèi)
    like a man possessed 像着(著)了魔似的人 (xiàng zháole mó shìde rén)
    whatever possessed you (to do it)? 什么(麼)想法促使你(去干(幹)这(這)事)？ (shénme xiǎngfǎ cùshǐ nǐ (qù gàn zhè shì)?)
1 (verb) 
Definition
to have as one's property
He is said to possess a huge fortune.
Synonyms
own
Her parents own a local café.
have
I want to have my own business.
hold
Applicants should normally hold an Honours degree.
be in possession of
be the owner of
have in your possession
have to your name
2 (verb) 
Definition
to have as a quality or attribute
individuals who possess the qualities of sense and discretion
Synonyms
be endowed with
have
enjoy
The average German will enjoy 40 days' paid holiday this year.
benefit from
be born with
be blessed with
be possessed of
be gifted with
3 (verb) 
Definition
to gain control over or dominate
Absolute terror possessed her.
Synonyms
control
influence
What you eat may influence your risk of getting cancer.
dominate
No company should be permitted to dominate the market.
consume
I was consumed by fear.
obsess
Thoughts of revenge obsessed him.
bedevil
mesmerize
eat someone up
fixate
put under a spell
4 (verb) 
Definition
to gain control over or dominate
It was as if the spirit of his father possessed him.
Synonyms
seize
hold
control
He now controls the largest retail development empire in southern California.
You should not let other people control you.
dominate
occupy
Men still occupy more positions of power than women.
haunt
The memory of his mistakes still haunts him.
take someone over
bewitch
take possession of
Earl had taken possession of the gun.
have power over
have mastery over

Additional synonyms

in the sense of consume
Definition
to obsess
I was consumed by fear.
Synonyms
obsess,
dominate,
absorb,
preoccupy,
devour,
eat up,
monopolize,
engross
in the sense of dominate
Definition
to control or govern
No company should be permitted to dominate the market.
Synonyms
control,
lead,
rule,
direct,
master,
govern,
monopolize,
tyrannize,
have the upper hand over,
lead by the nose (informal),
overbear,
have the whip hand over,
domineer,
keep under your thumb
in the sense of enjoy
Definition
to have or experience (something, esp. something good)
The average German will enjoy 40 days' paid holiday this year.
Synonyms
have,
use,
own,
experience,
possess,
have the benefit of,
reap the benefits of,
have the use of,
be blessed or favoured with,
Njoy

Synonyms of 'possess'

possess

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of haunt
Definition
to remain in the memory or thoughts of
The memory of his mistakes still haunts him.
Synonyms
plague,
trouble,
obsess,
torment,
come back to,
possess,
stay with,
recur,
beset,
prey on,
weigh on
in the sense of have
Definition
to possess
I want to have my own business.
Synonyms
own,
keep,
possess,
hold,
retain,
occupy,
boast,
be the owner of
in the sense of hold
Definition
to have the ownership or possession of
Applicants should normally hold an Honours degree.
Synonyms
possess,
have,
own,
bear,
retain,
be in possession of,
HD
in the sense of influence
Definition
to have an effect upon (actions or events)
What you eat may influence your risk of getting cancer.
Synonyms
affect,
have an effect on,
have an impact on,
control,
concern,
direct,
guide,
impact on,
modify,
bear upon,
impinge upon,
act or work upon
in the sense of obsess
Thoughts of revenge obsessed him.
Synonyms
preoccupy,
dominate,
grip,
absorb,
possess,
consume,
rule,
haunt,
plague,
hound,
torment,
bedevil,
monopolize,
be on your mind,
engross,
prey on your mind,
be uppermost in your thoughts
in the sense of occupy
Definition
to fill or hold (a position or office)
Men still occupy more positions of power than women.
Synonyms
hold,
control,
dominate,
possess
in the sense of take possession of
Earl had taken possession of the gun.
Synonyms
seize,
take,
appropriate,
get hold of,
confiscate,
impound,
commandeer,
requisition,
sequester,
expropriate (formal),
help yourself to,
sequestrate
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