Possess

Pronunciation: /pəˈzɛs/

Possess (verb)

  1. to have something as your property or belonging.
  2. to have a particular quality, ability, or feature.
  3. to be controlled by a spirit or supernatural force.

Examples

  • They possess a large collection of books.
  • She possesses several valuable paintings.

Common collocations: possess property, possess assets, possess charm, possess intelligence, possess a body

Synonyms of Possess

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Possess

  • giving up possession
  • losing possession