possess

verb
UK: /pəˈzes/
US: /pəˈzes/

  1. To have or own something.

    1. I possess a car.
    2. She doesn't possess the skills needed for the job, unfortunately.

  2. To be controlled by a spirit or other supernatural being.

    1. The demon may possess her.
    2. Some believe evil spirits can possess people and control their actions.

  3. To have a particular quality or ability.

    1. He possess great talent.
    2. The athlete seems to possess an innate ability to win.

Synonyms

dominate have haunt control own
possess adjective

  1. Having or showing anger or other violent emotions.

    1. She has a possessive nature.
    2. He became possessive, restricting her freedom and isolating her.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "possess" in English means: To have or own something., To be controlled by a spirit or other supernatural being., To have a particular quality or ability..

The phonetic transcription of "possess" is /pəˈzes/ in British English and /pəˈzes/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "possess": dominate, have, haunt, control, own.

Example usage of "possess": "I possess a car.". More examples on the page.