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possess

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pəˈzes/

Forms: possesses, possessing, possessed

possess means: To have or own something.

verb

HAVE OR OWNB2

To have or own something.

  • She possesses a small house.
  • He possessed several valuable paintings.
  • Do you possess the skills needed for this job?

Similar words: have, own

Opposites: lack

Common phrases: possess something, possess great skill, possess a weapon, possess a house

SPIRIT CONTROLC1

For a spirit to enter and control a person’s body or mind.

  • An evil spirit possessed him.
  • Can a ghost possess a living person?
  • In the film, a demon possesses a young girl.

How to use it: be possessed by something (The villagers believed she was possessed by a demon.)

Common phrases: possess someone, evil spirits possess, demons possess someone

Questions about possess

What does possess mean?

To have or own something.

What is possess in other languages?

Türkçe: sahip olmak · Español: tener · Français: avoir · Deutsch: haben · Italiano: avere · 日本語: 持つ

How do you pronounce possess?

It is pronounced /pəˈzes/.

How do you use possess in a sentence?

She possesses a small house. He possessed several valuable paintings.

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