Definition of possess in English:

possess

verb pəˈzɛspəˈzɛs

[with object]

1Have as belonging to one; own.
I do not possess a television set
Example sentencesExamples
- It, through the licensing authority, imposes a tax on anyone who possesses a television set but provides a varying range of services depending on where you live.
- The world is brimming with countries that possess chemical, biological and nuclear weapons.
- They were bidding everything they had, fortunes, homes, businesses, tools, their futures on possessing a prized bulb that might break.
- Leaders have to go with the actual knowledge they possess at the time.
- Civil rights are the basic legal rights a person must possess in order to have such a status.
- It is a temporary metropolis of tents, possessing every luxury, including generators, refrigerators, and (as far as I can understand) electric blankets.
- For travellers looking to venture off the beaten path, Wu Zhen, a water town possessing a cultural heritage of 1,000 years in north Zhejiang Province, is the place to go.
- In some regions, one often came across innocent women branded as witches and lynched by villagers who wanted to possess the land and property belonging to the victims.
- When TV Licensing officials call round, householders often claim they do not possess a television.
- But if the enemy possesses chemical, radiological, bacteriological, or nuclear weapons, they need succeed only once.
- In the North, 34.5% own credit and charge cards with 53% possessing a cash dispenser card.
- Regardless, all their lives, the duke and duchess had to deny that they possessed any jewels belonging to the royal family.
- The company already lays claim to possessing the largest home delivery network in the world and the only one as yet to make a profit.
- This healthy attitude derives from belonging to the Dutch Antilles and possessing the sixth biggest natural harbour in the world.
- I suspect that pressure has been put on prisoners possessing intelligence information in every war, and I think what should also keep in mind who these people might have been.
Synonyms
own, have, be the owner of, have in one's possession, be in possession of, be the possessor of, have to one's name, hold
1. 1.1Law Have possession of as distinct from ownership.
  a two-year suspended sentence for possessing cocaine
  Example sentencesExamples
  He had pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis and cocaine.
  He pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and was conditionally discharged for two years.
  But all of that is subject to the statutory defence (the burden of proof of which lies on the appellant) that he possessed them for a legitimate purpose.
  Shortly after the order was issued, he was indicted by a federal grand jury for possessing a firearm in violation of the statute.
  The appellant pleaded guilty to an offence of possessing a prohibited weapon.
2. 1.2 Have as an ability, quality, or characteristic.
  he did not possess a sense of humour
  a fading blonde possessed of a powerful soprano voice
  Example sentencesExamples
  We do not possess more strength than other people.
  You know the scenario: girl meets boy, boy has major fault in character, girl possesses necessary qualities to remedy major fault, boy recognises error of his ways, all ends well.
  Females are smaller, but both male and female are tremendously powerful, possessing the ability to tear branches from bushes and uproot small trees.
  Seldom does one individual possess all the talents required to meet each of these challenges.
  I'm interested, but not entirely surprised, to find that green tea, which I never drink, possesses the same quality as other forms of tea.
  Furthermore, characters who possess the supernatural qualities of deities are considered to be human.
  Essential oils have the potential to act as antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agents, as well as possessing the ability to alter body chemistry and therapeutic responses.
  ‘Neither my wife nor I believe he should be criticised or penalised for possessing those qualities,’ he said.
  He said potential members of the police and military had to meet certain requirements, such as being in good physical health and possessing a certain level of IQ.
  Although different students possess varying degrees of expertise as writers, most will have something to contribute to such discussions.
  He also possesses the ability to communicate with insects and order them to do his bidding.
  She was in her 80s and a person of impeccable character, who possessed many fine qualities, many of these endeared her to all who knew her.
  Both characters possess qualities considered essential to the Hindu lifestyle, and have become role models for Hindus of both sexes.
  We look for the individual who possesses the ability to perform safely and effectively under stressful conditions.
  The story is narrated by the chieftain's second son, widely regarded as an ‘idiot’ but possessing both wisdom and cunning.
  He still possesses all the traits that made him great in the first place.
  All states are more or less exceptional, in the sense that they possess unique characteristics.
  Major publishers are seeking authors who already possess the basic writing skills.
  Luckily, it isn't long before he learns that a family amulet, passed down from his father, is actually a powerful gem that possesses the ability of time travel.
  We may be inexperienced but naivety is not a characteristic we possess in abundance.
  Synonyms
  have, be blessed with, be endowed with, be gifted with, be possessed of, be born with
  enjoy, boast, benefit from
  archaic participate of
3. 1.3possess oneself ofarchaic Take for one's own.
  all that the plaintiffs did was to possess themselves of the securities
  Example sentencesExamples
  But the Danish Viking relinquished his hold upon Bernicia and, moving south in the following year, possessed himself of the kingdom of York.
  If we possess ourselves of this, we have at once a standpoint for the wider survey.
  Thus speaking, Fortunato possessed himself of my arm; and putting on a mask of black silk and drawing a roquelaire closely about my person, I suffered him to hurry me to my palazzo.
  He asked in a refined manner, though he possessed himself of my arm and seized me by the wrist, twisting me from the ground.
  He starts his remarks by hoping: ‘A more progressive generation of ornithologists will no doubt possess itself of higher standards for estimating the value of sub-species.’
  Synonyms
  acquire, obtain, get, get hold of, procure, secure, take, seize, take/gain possession of, get one's hands on
  informal get one's mitts on
2(of a demon or spirit, especially an evil one) have complete power over (someone) and be manifested through their speech or actions.
she was possessed by the Devil
Example sentencesExamples
- The misconceptions include black magic, witchcraft, evil eye and being possessed by a spirit.
- One might as well tell the patient she is possessed by demons, as give her a psychoanalytic explanation of her physical disease or disorder.
- Her family thought she was possessed by evil spirits and buried her alive.
- One young woman describes the pleasure of the trance she enters when possessed by the Holy Ghost.
- Stepping into the clearing, the demon was almost passable for a human, and should have been, for he was possessing a corpse.
- A small boy is ostracized from his village, where they claim an evil spirit possesses him.
- He's been possessed by spirits of the dead on numerous occasions.
- Once possessed by their celebrity demons, they become solitary, anti-social, impulsive and even self-destructive.
- But there is simply no credible evidence to suggest the boy was possessed by demons or evil spirits.
- Jane's belief that she was possessed by spirits had its origin in a session with a Ouija board when it began to glide under her fingers and spell out messages from the Great Beyond.
- Can a pharmacist refuse to fill a prescription because he or she believes the client is possessed by demons?
- The white made him look as if he were possessed by some demon.
- Michelle was staring at her with her mouth hanging open, ‘What demon ever possessed you to do such a thing?’
- Lara said that demons don't possess people for long periods of time.
- Epileptics were supposedly possessed by spirits that threw them to the ground and tormented them with convulsions.
- He thought he was possessed by spirits and that he was going to kill his own family.
- It looked like it was dying but was kept alive only by the will of the demons possessing its mother.
- He tells us that he has met many people who have been possessed by demons, the most scary being a man who started to talk to him in a demon's voice.
- They have given rise to a deadly Dark Prince, whose spirit gradually possesses him…
- The dragon's spirit possessed this evil man's body, and morphed it into a vision similar to how his carcass looked when it was living, breathing.
Synonyms
take control of, have power over, take over, have mastery over, cast a spell over, bewitch, enchant, enthral, control, dominate, influence
madden, drive mad
rare bedevil
mad, demented, insane, crazed, maddened, berserk, out of one's mind
bewitched, enchanted, under a spell, obsessed, haunted
rare bedevilled
1. 2.1 (of an emotion, idea, etc.) dominate the mind of.
  I was possessed by a desire to tell her everything
  Example sentencesExamples
  He got into the face of men who were killing innocent people in whatever frenzied state of mind possessed them.
  While the words ‘vegetarian’ and ‘haggis’ have never been made to rhyme the idea possesses me with a burning curiosity.
  This anxious state of mind was what possessed me as I biked towards the river.
  For some it's love, others jealousy, others the need of power, others wonder, and finally there are those who's greed finally possesses them to kill themselves.
  A feeling of loneliness possessed my whole being.
  These thoughts possessed her mind as she slipped out of the Great Hall quietly and unnoticed.
  However it got there, the idea possessed her consciousness.
  Even the makers of commercial films appear to be possessed by this idea.
  Her chest heaved, as the fear still possessed her mind in its clutches as well as the guilt.
  He charged down the sidewalk not slowing down; a spirit of determination and passion possessed his body sending it charging in the nearest phone booth.
  He was always possessed by the idea that they would get at him if they could, you know, they would poison the fillings in his teeth, so paranoia stemmed out very easily from him.
  The prosecution is urged to go on a fast to purge itself of whatever bad thoughts possessed it to even bring this one to trial.
  Yet, he also understood the fear possessing Indira.
  Synonyms
  obsess, dominate, haunt, preoccupy, consume
  eat someone up, prey on someone's mind, become an obsession with, be uppermost in someone's mind, take control of
3literary (of a man) have sexual intercourse with.
he just wanted her, to possess her
4archaic Maintain (oneself or one's mind or soul) in a state of patience or quiet.
I tried to possess my soul in patience
Example sentencesExamples
- In order to freely possess oneself in such a system one must be free of dependence on the will of others.
- He confessed that "I have possessed myself in patience, but I'm fast getting too old to have any future of importance in the Army."
- Do I ‘approve myself in all things as a minister of God; in much patience possessing my own soul,’ and having the government of my own spirit?

Phrases

what possessed you?

Used to express surprise at an action regarded as extremely unwise.
what possessed you to come here?
Example sentencesExamples
- What possessed you to train for a marathon at the North Pole, one of the coldest, most desolate places on Earth?
- What possessed you to take this test? I mean, seriously...
- Which brings me back to that question: "What possessed you to do that to your hair?"

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French possesser, from Latin possess- 'occupied, held', from the verb possidere, from potis 'able, capable' + sedere 'sit'.

Rhymes

acquiesce, address, assess, Bess, bless, bouillabaisse, caress, cess, chess, coalesce, compress, confess, convalesce, cress, deliquesce, digress, dress, duchesse, duress, effervesce, effloresce, evanesce, excess, express, fess, finesse, fluoresce, guess, Hesse, impress, incandesce, intumesce, jess, largesse, less, manageress, mess, ness, noblesse, obsess, oppress, outguess, phosphoresce, politesse, press, priestess, princess, process, profess, progress, prophetess, regress, retrogress, stress, success, suppress, tendresse, top-dress, transgress, tress, tristesse, underdress, vicomtesse, yes

Definition of possess in US English:

possess

verbpəˈzespəˈzɛs

[with object]

1Have as belonging to one; own.
I do not possess a television set
Example sentencesExamples
- Regardless, all their lives, the duke and duchess had to deny that they possessed any jewels belonging to the royal family.
- For travellers looking to venture off the beaten path, Wu Zhen, a water town possessing a cultural heritage of 1,000 years in north Zhejiang Province, is the place to go.
- It is a temporary metropolis of tents, possessing every luxury, including generators, refrigerators, and (as far as I can understand) electric blankets.
- It, through the licensing authority, imposes a tax on anyone who possesses a television set but provides a varying range of services depending on where you live.
- I suspect that pressure has been put on prisoners possessing intelligence information in every war, and I think what should also keep in mind who these people might have been.
- In some regions, one often came across innocent women branded as witches and lynched by villagers who wanted to possess the land and property belonging to the victims.
- Leaders have to go with the actual knowledge they possess at the time.
- When TV Licensing officials call round, householders often claim they do not possess a television.
- They were bidding everything they had, fortunes, homes, businesses, tools, their futures on possessing a prized bulb that might break.
- This healthy attitude derives from belonging to the Dutch Antilles and possessing the sixth biggest natural harbour in the world.
- The world is brimming with countries that possess chemical, biological and nuclear weapons.
- In the North, 34.5% own credit and charge cards with 53% possessing a cash dispenser card.
- Civil rights are the basic legal rights a person must possess in order to have such a status.
- But if the enemy possesses chemical, radiological, bacteriological, or nuclear weapons, they need succeed only once.
- The company already lays claim to possessing the largest home delivery network in the world and the only one as yet to make a profit.
Synonyms
own, have, be the owner of, have in one's possession, be in possession of, be the possessor of, have to one's name, hold
1. 1.1Law Have possession of as distinct from ownership.
  a two-year suspended sentence for possessing cocaine
  Example sentencesExamples
  He had pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis and cocaine.
  But all of that is subject to the statutory defence (the burden of proof of which lies on the appellant) that he possessed them for a legitimate purpose.
  The appellant pleaded guilty to an offence of possessing a prohibited weapon.
  Shortly after the order was issued, he was indicted by a federal grand jury for possessing a firearm in violation of the statute.
  He pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and was conditionally discharged for two years.
2. 1.2 Have as an ability, quality, or characteristic.
  he did not possess a sense of humor
  a fading blonde possessed of a powerful soprano voice
  Example sentencesExamples
  Seldom does one individual possess all the talents required to meet each of these challenges.
  Major publishers are seeking authors who already possess the basic writing skills.
  She was in her 80s and a person of impeccable character, who possessed many fine qualities, many of these endeared her to all who knew her.
  Essential oils have the potential to act as antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agents, as well as possessing the ability to alter body chemistry and therapeutic responses.
  ‘Neither my wife nor I believe he should be criticised or penalised for possessing those qualities,’ he said.
  We may be inexperienced but naivety is not a characteristic we possess in abundance.
  Both characters possess qualities considered essential to the Hindu lifestyle, and have become role models for Hindus of both sexes.
  All states are more or less exceptional, in the sense that they possess unique characteristics.
  He also possesses the ability to communicate with insects and order them to do his bidding.
  We do not possess more strength than other people.
  I'm interested, but not entirely surprised, to find that green tea, which I never drink, possesses the same quality as other forms of tea.
  He still possesses all the traits that made him great in the first place.
  Furthermore, characters who possess the supernatural qualities of deities are considered to be human.
  Although different students possess varying degrees of expertise as writers, most will have something to contribute to such discussions.
  Females are smaller, but both male and female are tremendously powerful, possessing the ability to tear branches from bushes and uproot small trees.
  You know the scenario: girl meets boy, boy has major fault in character, girl possesses necessary qualities to remedy major fault, boy recognises error of his ways, all ends well.
  Luckily, it isn't long before he learns that a family amulet, passed down from his father, is actually a powerful gem that possesses the ability of time travel.
  We look for the individual who possesses the ability to perform safely and effectively under stressful conditions.
  The story is narrated by the chieftain's second son, widely regarded as an ‘idiot’ but possessing both wisdom and cunning.
  He said potential members of the police and military had to meet certain requirements, such as being in good physical health and possessing a certain level of IQ.
  Synonyms
  have, be blessed with, be endowed with, be gifted with, be possessed of, be born with
3. 1.3possess oneself ofarchaic Take for one's own.
  all that the plaintiffs did was to possess themselves of the securities
  Example sentencesExamples
  Thus speaking, Fortunato possessed himself of my arm; and putting on a mask of black silk and drawing a roquelaire closely about my person, I suffered him to hurry me to my palazzo.
  He starts his remarks by hoping: ‘A more progressive generation of ornithologists will no doubt possess itself of higher standards for estimating the value of sub-species.’
  If we possess ourselves of this, we have at once a standpoint for the wider survey.
  He asked in a refined manner, though he possessed himself of my arm and seized me by the wrist, twisting me from the ground.
  But the Danish Viking relinquished his hold upon Bernicia and, moving south in the following year, possessed himself of the kingdom of York.
  Synonyms
  acquire, obtain, get, get hold of, procure, secure, take, seize, gain possession of, take possession of, get one's hands on
2usually be possessed(of a demon or spirit, especially an evil one) have complete power over (someone) and be manifested through their speech or actions.
she was possessed by the Devil
Example sentencesExamples
- Michelle was staring at her with her mouth hanging open, ‘What demon ever possessed you to do such a thing?’
- A small boy is ostracized from his village, where they claim an evil spirit possesses him.
- He tells us that he has met many people who have been possessed by demons, the most scary being a man who started to talk to him in a demon's voice.
- It looked like it was dying but was kept alive only by the will of the demons possessing its mother.
- One might as well tell the patient she is possessed by demons, as give her a psychoanalytic explanation of her physical disease or disorder.
- Can a pharmacist refuse to fill a prescription because he or she believes the client is possessed by demons?
- Stepping into the clearing, the demon was almost passable for a human, and should have been, for he was possessing a corpse.
- The white made him look as if he were possessed by some demon.
- Once possessed by their celebrity demons, they become solitary, anti-social, impulsive and even self-destructive.
- Epileptics were supposedly possessed by spirits that threw them to the ground and tormented them with convulsions.
- They have given rise to a deadly Dark Prince, whose spirit gradually possesses him…
- Her family thought she was possessed by evil spirits and buried her alive.
- He's been possessed by spirits of the dead on numerous occasions.
- Jane's belief that she was possessed by spirits had its origin in a session with a Ouija board when it began to glide under her fingers and spell out messages from the Great Beyond.
- He thought he was possessed by spirits and that he was going to kill his own family.
- Lara said that demons don't possess people for long periods of time.
- But there is simply no credible evidence to suggest the boy was possessed by demons or evil spirits.
- The dragon's spirit possessed this evil man's body, and morphed it into a vision similar to how his carcass looked when it was living, breathing.
- The misconceptions include black magic, witchcraft, evil eye and being possessed by a spirit.
- One young woman describes the pleasure of the trance she enters when possessed by the Holy Ghost.
Synonyms
take control of, have power over, take over, have mastery over, cast a spell over, bewitch, enchant, enthral, control, dominate, influence
mad, demented, insane, crazed, maddened, berserk, out of one's mind
1. 2.1 (of an emotion, idea, etc.) dominate the mind of; have an overpowering influence on.
  I was possessed by a desire to tell her everything
  Example sentencesExamples
  He was always possessed by the idea that they would get at him if they could, you know, they would poison the fillings in his teeth, so paranoia stemmed out very easily from him.
  He charged down the sidewalk not slowing down; a spirit of determination and passion possessed his body sending it charging in the nearest phone booth.
  This anxious state of mind was what possessed me as I biked towards the river.
  Yet, he also understood the fear possessing Indira.
  He got into the face of men who were killing innocent people in whatever frenzied state of mind possessed them.
  For some it's love, others jealousy, others the need of power, others wonder, and finally there are those who's greed finally possesses them to kill themselves.
  A feeling of loneliness possessed my whole being.
  Even the makers of commercial films appear to be possessed by this idea.
  However it got there, the idea possessed her consciousness.
  These thoughts possessed her mind as she slipped out of the Great Hall quietly and unnoticed.
  Her chest heaved, as the fear still possessed her mind in its clutches as well as the guilt.
  The prosecution is urged to go on a fast to purge itself of whatever bad thoughts possessed it to even bring this one to trial.
  While the words ‘vegetarian’ and ‘haggis’ have never been made to rhyme the idea possesses me with a burning curiosity.
  Synonyms
  obsess, dominate, haunt, preoccupy, consume
3literary Have sexual intercourse with (a woman).
4archaic Maintain (oneself or one's mind or soul) in a state or condition of patience or quiet.
I tried to possess my soul in patience and to forget how hungry I was
Example sentencesExamples
- He confessed that "I have possessed myself in patience, but I'm fast getting too old to have any future of importance in the Army."
- Do I ‘approve myself in all things as a minister of God; in much patience possessing my own soul,’ and having the government of my own spirit?
- In order to freely possess oneself in such a system one must be free of dependence on the will of others.

Phrases

what possessed you?

Used to express surprise at an action regarded as extremely unwise.
what possessed you to come here?
Example sentencesExamples
- What possessed you to train for a marathon at the North Pole, one of the coldest, most desolate places on Earth?
- What possessed you to take this test? I mean, seriously...
- Which brings me back to that question: "What possessed you to do that to your hair?"

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French possesser, from Latin possess- ‘occupied, held’, from the verb possidere, from potis ‘able, capable’ + sedere ‘sit’.

单词	possess
释义	Definition of possess in English: possess verb pəˈzɛspəˈzɛs [with object] 1Have as belonging to one; own. I do not possess a television set Example sentencesExamples It, through the licensing authority, imposes a tax on anyone who possesses a television set but provides a varying range of services depending on where you live. The world is brimming with countries that possess chemical, biological and nuclear weapons. They were bidding everything they had, fortunes, homes, businesses, tools, their futures on possessing a prized bulb that might break. Leaders have to go with the actual knowledge they possess at the time. Civil rights are the basic legal rights a person must possess in order to have such a status. It is a temporary metropolis of tents, possessing every luxury, including generators, refrigerators, and (as far as I can understand) electric blankets. For travellers looking to venture off the beaten path, Wu Zhen, a water town possessing a cultural heritage of 1,000 years in north Zhejiang Province, is the place to go. In some regions, one often came across innocent women branded as witches and lynched by villagers who wanted to possess the land and property belonging to the victims. When TV Licensing officials call round, householders often claim they do not possess a television. But if the enemy possesses chemical, radiological, bacteriological, or nuclear weapons, they need succeed only once. In the North, 34.5% own credit and charge cards with 53% possessing a cash dispenser card. Regardless, all their lives, the duke and duchess had to deny that they possessed any jewels belonging to the royal family. The company already lays claim to possessing the largest home delivery network in the world and the only one as yet to make a profit. This healthy attitude derives from belonging to the Dutch Antilles and possessing the sixth biggest natural harbour in the world. I suspect that pressure has been put on prisoners possessing intelligence information in every war, and I think what should also keep in mind who these people might have been. Synonyms own, have, be the owner of, have in one's possession, be in possession of, be the possessor of, have to one's name, hold 1.1Law Have possession of as distinct from ownership. a two-year suspended sentence for possessing cocaine Example sentencesExamples He had pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis and cocaine. He pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and was conditionally discharged for two years. But all of that is subject to the statutory defence (the burden of proof of which lies on the appellant) that he possessed them for a legitimate purpose. Shortly after the order was issued, he was indicted by a federal grand jury for possessing a firearm in violation of the statute. The appellant pleaded guilty to an offence of possessing a prohibited weapon. 1.2 Have as an ability, quality, or characteristic. he did not possess a sense of humour a fading blonde possessed of a powerful soprano voice Example sentencesExamples We do not possess more strength than other people. You know the scenario: girl meets boy, boy has major fault in character, girl possesses necessary qualities to remedy major fault, boy recognises error of his ways, all ends well. Females are smaller, but both male and female are tremendously powerful, possessing the ability to tear branches from bushes and uproot small trees. Seldom does one individual possess all the talents required to meet each of these challenges. I'm interested, but not entirely surprised, to find that green tea, which I never drink, possesses the same quality as other forms of tea. Furthermore, characters who possess the supernatural qualities of deities are considered to be human. Essential oils have the potential to act as antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agents, as well as possessing the ability to alter body chemistry and therapeutic responses. ‘Neither my wife nor I believe he should be criticised or penalised for possessing those qualities,’ he said. He said potential members of the police and military had to meet certain requirements, such as being in good physical health and possessing a certain level of IQ. Although different students possess varying degrees of expertise as writers, most will have something to contribute to such discussions. He also possesses the ability to communicate with insects and order them to do his bidding. She was in her 80s and a person of impeccable character, who possessed many fine qualities, many of these endeared her to all who knew her. Both characters possess qualities considered essential to the Hindu lifestyle, and have become role models for Hindus of both sexes. We look for the individual who possesses the ability to perform safely and effectively under stressful conditions. The story is narrated by the chieftain's second son, widely regarded as an ‘idiot’ but possessing both wisdom and cunning. He still possesses all the traits that made him great in the first place. All states are more or less exceptional, in the sense that they possess unique characteristics. Major publishers are seeking authors who already possess the basic writing skills. Luckily, it isn't long before he learns that a family amulet, passed down from his father, is actually a powerful gem that possesses the ability of time travel. We may be inexperienced but naivety is not a characteristic we possess in abundance. Synonyms have, be blessed with, be endowed with, be gifted with, be possessed of, be born with enjoy, boast, benefit from archaic participate of 1.3possess oneself ofarchaic Take for one's own. all that the plaintiffs did was to possess themselves of the securities Example sentencesExamples But the Danish Viking relinquished his hold upon Bernicia and, moving south in the following year, possessed himself of the kingdom of York. If we possess ourselves of this, we have at once a standpoint for the wider survey. Thus speaking, Fortunato possessed himself of my arm; and putting on a mask of black silk and drawing a roquelaire closely about my person, I suffered him to hurry me to my palazzo. He asked in a refined manner, though he possessed himself of my arm and seized me by the wrist, twisting me from the ground. He starts his remarks by hoping: ‘A more progressive generation of ornithologists will no doubt possess itself of higher standards for estimating the value of sub-species.’ Synonyms acquire, obtain, get, get hold of, procure, secure, take, seize, take/gain possession of, get one's hands on informal get one's mitts on 2(of a demon or spirit, especially an evil one) have complete power over (someone) and be manifested through their speech or actions. she was possessed by the Devil Example sentencesExamples The misconceptions include black magic, witchcraft, evil eye and being possessed by a spirit. One might as well tell the patient she is possessed by demons, as give her a psychoanalytic explanation of her physical disease or disorder. Her family thought she was possessed by evil spirits and buried her alive. One young woman describes the pleasure of the trance she enters when possessed by the Holy Ghost. Stepping into the clearing, the demon was almost passable for a human, and should have been, for he was possessing a corpse. A small boy is ostracized from his village, where they claim an evil spirit possesses him. He's been possessed by spirits of the dead on numerous occasions. Once possessed by their celebrity demons, they become solitary, anti-social, impulsive and even self-destructive. But there is simply no credible evidence to suggest the boy was possessed by demons or evil spirits. Jane's belief that she was possessed by spirits had its origin in a session with a Ouija board when it began to glide under her fingers and spell out messages from the Great Beyond. Can a pharmacist refuse to fill a prescription because he or she believes the client is possessed by demons? The white made him look as if he were possessed by some demon. Michelle was staring at her with her mouth hanging open, ‘What demon ever possessed you to do such a thing?’ Lara said that demons don't possess people for long periods of time. Epileptics were supposedly possessed by spirits that threw them to the ground and tormented them with convulsions. He thought he was possessed by spirits and that he was going to kill his own family. It looked like it was dying but was kept alive only by the will of the demons possessing its mother. He tells us that he has met many people who have been possessed by demons, the most scary being a man who started to talk to him in a demon's voice. They have given rise to a deadly Dark Prince, whose spirit gradually possesses him… The dragon's spirit possessed this evil man's body, and morphed it into a vision similar to how his carcass looked when it was living, breathing. Synonyms take control of, have power over, take over, have mastery over, cast a spell over, bewitch, enchant, enthral, control, dominate, influence madden, drive mad rare bedevil mad, demented, insane, crazed, maddened, berserk, out of one's mind bewitched, enchanted, under a spell, obsessed, haunted rare bedevilled 2.1 (of an emotion, idea, etc.) dominate the mind of. I was possessed by a desire to tell her everything Example sentencesExamples He got into the face of men who were killing innocent people in whatever frenzied state of mind possessed them. While the words ‘vegetarian’ and ‘haggis’ have never been made to rhyme the idea possesses me with a burning curiosity. This anxious state of mind was what possessed me as I biked towards the river. For some it's love, others jealousy, others the need of power, others wonder, and finally there are those who's greed finally possesses them to kill themselves. A feeling of loneliness possessed my whole being. These thoughts possessed her mind as she slipped out of the Great Hall quietly and unnoticed. However it got there, the idea possessed her consciousness. Even the makers of commercial films appear to be possessed by this idea. Her chest heaved, as the fear still possessed her mind in its clutches as well as the guilt. He charged down the sidewalk not slowing down; a spirit of determination and passion possessed his body sending it charging in the nearest phone booth. He was always possessed by the idea that they would get at him if they could, you know, they would poison the fillings in his teeth, so paranoia stemmed out very easily from him. The prosecution is urged to go on a fast to purge itself of whatever bad thoughts possessed it to even bring this one to trial. Yet, he also understood the fear possessing Indira. Synonyms obsess, dominate, haunt, preoccupy, consume eat someone up, prey on someone's mind, become an obsession with, be uppermost in someone's mind, take control of 3literary (of a man) have sexual intercourse with. he just wanted her, to possess her 4archaic Maintain (oneself or one's mind or soul) in a state of patience or quiet. I tried to possess my soul in patience Example sentencesExamples In order to freely possess oneself in such a system one must be free of dependence on the will of others. He confessed that "I have possessed myself in patience, but I'm fast getting too old to have any future of importance in the Army." Do I ‘approve myself in all things as a minister of God; in much patience possessing my own soul,’ and having the government of my own spirit? Phrases what possessed you? Used to express surprise at an action regarded as extremely unwise. what possessed you to come here? Example sentencesExamples What possessed you to train for a marathon at the North Pole, one of the coldest, most desolate places on Earth? What possessed you to take this test? I mean, seriously... Which brings me back to that question: "What possessed you to do that to your hair?" Origin Late Middle English: from Old French possesser, from Latin possess- 'occupied, held', from the verb possidere, from potis 'able, capable' + sedere 'sit'. Rhymes acquiesce, address, assess, Bess, bless, bouillabaisse, caress, cess, chess, coalesce, compress, confess, convalesce, cress, deliquesce, digress, dress, duchesse, duress, effervesce, effloresce, evanesce, excess, express, fess, finesse, fluoresce, guess, Hesse, impress, incandesce, intumesce, jess, largesse, less, manageress, mess, ness, noblesse, obsess, oppress, outguess, phosphoresce, politesse, press, priestess, princess, process, profess, progress, prophetess, regress, retrogress, stress, success, suppress, tendresse, top-dress, transgress, tress, tristesse, underdress, vicomtesse, yes verb.1 phr. Definition of possess in US English: possess verbpəˈzespəˈzɛs [with object] 1Have as belonging to one; own. I do not possess a television set Example sentencesExamples Regardless, all their lives, the duke and duchess had to deny that they possessed any jewels belonging to the royal family. For travellers looking to venture off the beaten path, Wu Zhen, a water town possessing a cultural heritage of 1,000 years in north Zhejiang Province, is the place to go. It is a temporary metropolis of tents, possessing every luxury, including generators, refrigerators, and (as far as I can understand) electric blankets. It, through the licensing authority, imposes a tax on anyone who possesses a television set but provides a varying range of services depending on where you live. I suspect that pressure has been put on prisoners possessing intelligence information in every war, and I think what should also keep in mind who these people might have been. In some regions, one often came across innocent women branded as witches and lynched by villagers who wanted to possess the land and property belonging to the victims. Leaders have to go with the actual knowledge they possess at the time. When TV Licensing officials call round, householders often claim they do not possess a television. They were bidding everything they had, fortunes, homes, businesses, tools, their futures on possessing a prized bulb that might break. This healthy attitude derives from belonging to the Dutch Antilles and possessing the sixth biggest natural harbour in the world. The world is brimming with countries that possess chemical, biological and nuclear weapons. In the North, 34.5% own credit and charge cards with 53% possessing a cash dispenser card. Civil rights are the basic legal rights a person must possess in order to have such a status. But if the enemy possesses chemical, radiological, bacteriological, or nuclear weapons, they need succeed only once. The company already lays claim to possessing the largest home delivery network in the world and the only one as yet to make a profit. Synonyms own, have, be the owner of, have in one's possession, be in possession of, be the possessor of, have to one's name, hold 1.1Law Have possession of as distinct from ownership. a two-year suspended sentence for possessing cocaine Example sentencesExamples He had pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis and cocaine. But all of that is subject to the statutory defence (the burden of proof of which lies on the appellant) that he possessed them for a legitimate purpose. The appellant pleaded guilty to an offence of possessing a prohibited weapon. Shortly after the order was issued, he was indicted by a federal grand jury for possessing a firearm in violation of the statute. He pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and was conditionally discharged for two years. 1.2 Have as an ability, quality, or characteristic. he did not possess a sense of humor a fading blonde possessed of a powerful soprano voice Example sentencesExamples Seldom does one individual possess all the talents required to meet each of these challenges. Major publishers are seeking authors who already possess the basic writing skills. She was in her 80s and a person of impeccable character, who possessed many fine qualities, many of these endeared her to all who knew her. Essential oils have the potential to act as antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agents, as well as possessing the ability to alter body chemistry and therapeutic responses. ‘Neither my wife nor I believe he should be criticised or penalised for possessing those qualities,’ he said. We may be inexperienced but naivety is not a characteristic we possess in abundance. Both characters possess qualities considered essential to the Hindu lifestyle, and have become role models for Hindus of both sexes. All states are more or less exceptional, in the sense that they possess unique characteristics. He also possesses the ability to communicate with insects and order them to do his bidding. We do not possess more strength than other people. I'm interested, but not entirely surprised, to find that green tea, which I never drink, possesses the same quality as other forms of tea. He still possesses all the traits that made him great in the first place. Furthermore, characters who possess the supernatural qualities of deities are considered to be human. Although different students possess varying degrees of expertise as writers, most will have something to contribute to such discussions. Females are smaller, but both male and female are tremendously powerful, possessing the ability to tear branches from bushes and uproot small trees. You know the scenario: girl meets boy, boy has major fault in character, girl possesses necessary qualities to remedy major fault, boy recognises error of his ways, all ends well. Luckily, it isn't long before he learns that a family amulet, passed down from his father, is actually a powerful gem that possesses the ability of time travel. We look for the individual who possesses the ability to perform safely and effectively under stressful conditions. The story is narrated by the chieftain's second son, widely regarded as an ‘idiot’ but possessing both wisdom and cunning. He said potential members of the police and military had to meet certain requirements, such as being in good physical health and possessing a certain level of IQ. Synonyms have, be blessed with, be endowed with, be gifted with, be possessed of, be born with 1.3possess oneself ofarchaic Take for one's own. all that the plaintiffs did was to possess themselves of the securities Example sentencesExamples Thus speaking, Fortunato possessed himself of my arm; and putting on a mask of black silk and drawing a roquelaire closely about my person, I suffered him to hurry me to my palazzo. He starts his remarks by hoping: ‘A more progressive generation of ornithologists will no doubt possess itself of higher standards for estimating the value of sub-species.’ If we possess ourselves of this, we have at once a standpoint for the wider survey. He asked in a refined manner, though he possessed himself of my arm and seized me by the wrist, twisting me from the ground. But the Danish Viking relinquished his hold upon Bernicia and, moving south in the following year, possessed himself of the kingdom of York. Synonyms acquire, obtain, get, get hold of, procure, secure, take, seize, gain possession of, take possession of, get one's hands on 2usually be possessed(of a demon or spirit, especially an evil one) have complete power over (someone) and be manifested through their speech or actions. she was possessed by the Devil Example sentencesExamples Michelle was staring at her with her mouth hanging open, ‘What demon ever possessed you to do such a thing?’ A small boy is ostracized from his village, where they claim an evil spirit possesses him. He tells us that he has met many people who have been possessed by demons, the most scary being a man who started to talk to him in a demon's voice. It looked like it was dying but was kept alive only by the will of the demons possessing its mother. One might as well tell the patient she is possessed by demons, as give her a psychoanalytic explanation of her physical disease or disorder. Can a pharmacist refuse to fill a prescription because he or she believes the client is possessed by demons? Stepping into the clearing, the demon was almost passable for a human, and should have been, for he was possessing a corpse. The white made him look as if he were possessed by some demon. Once possessed by their celebrity demons, they become solitary, anti-social, impulsive and even self-destructive. Epileptics were supposedly possessed by spirits that threw them to the ground and tormented them with convulsions. They have given rise to a deadly Dark Prince, whose spirit gradually possesses him… Her family thought she was possessed by evil spirits and buried her alive. He's been possessed by spirits of the dead on numerous occasions. Jane's belief that she was possessed by spirits had its origin in a session with a Ouija board when it began to glide under her fingers and spell out messages from the Great Beyond. He thought he was possessed by spirits and that he was going to kill his own family. Lara said that demons don't possess people for long periods of time. But there is simply no credible evidence to suggest the boy was possessed by demons or evil spirits. The dragon's spirit possessed this evil man's body, and morphed it into a vision similar to how his carcass looked when it was living, breathing. The misconceptions include black magic, witchcraft, evil eye and being possessed by a spirit. One young woman describes the pleasure of the trance she enters when possessed by the Holy Ghost. Synonyms take control of, have power over, take over, have mastery over, cast a spell over, bewitch, enchant, enthral, control, dominate, influence mad, demented, insane, crazed, maddened, berserk, out of one's mind 2.1 (of an emotion, idea, etc.) dominate the mind of; have an overpowering influence on. I was possessed by a desire to tell her everything Example sentencesExamples He was always possessed by the idea that they would get at him if they could, you know, they would poison the fillings in his teeth, so paranoia stemmed out very easily from him. He charged down the sidewalk not slowing down; a spirit of determination and passion possessed his body sending it charging in the nearest phone booth. This anxious state of mind was what possessed me as I biked towards the river. Yet, he also understood the fear possessing Indira. He got into the face of men who were killing innocent people in whatever frenzied state of mind possessed them. For some it's love, others jealousy, others the need of power, others wonder, and finally there are those who's greed finally possesses them to kill themselves. A feeling of loneliness possessed my whole being. Even the makers of commercial films appear to be possessed by this idea. However it got there, the idea possessed her consciousness. These thoughts possessed her mind as she slipped out of the Great Hall quietly and unnoticed. Her chest heaved, as the fear still possessed her mind in its clutches as well as the guilt. The prosecution is urged to go on a fast to purge itself of whatever bad thoughts possessed it to even bring this one to trial. While the words ‘vegetarian’ and ‘haggis’ have never been made to rhyme the idea possesses me with a burning curiosity. Synonyms obsess, dominate, haunt, preoccupy, consume 3literary Have sexual intercourse with (a woman). 4archaic Maintain (oneself or one's mind or soul) in a state or condition of patience or quiet. I tried to possess my soul in patience and to forget how hungry I was Example sentencesExamples He confessed that "I have possessed myself in patience, but I'm fast getting too old to have any future of importance in the Army." Do I ‘approve myself in all things as a minister of God; in much patience possessing my own soul,’ and having the government of my own spirit? In order to freely possess oneself in such a system one must be free of dependence on the will of others. Phrases what possessed you? Used to express surprise at an action regarded as extremely unwise. what possessed you to come here? Example sentencesExamples What possessed you to train for a marathon at the North Pole, one of the coldest, most desolate places on Earth? What possessed you to take this test? I mean, seriously... Which brings me back to that question: "What possessed you to do that to your hair?" Origin Late Middle English: from Old French possesser, from Latin possess- ‘occupied, held’, from the verb possidere, from potis ‘able, capable’ + sedere ‘sit’. verb.1 phr.
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