Meaning & Definition of Possess in English
English⟶
Possess
/pəzɛs/
verb
1. Have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
- "He possesses great knowledge about the middle east"
synonym:
- possess
2. Have ownership or possession of
- "He owns three houses in florida"
- "How many cars does she have?"
synonym:
- own,
- have,
- possess
3. Enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
- "What possessed you to buy this house?"
- "A terrible rage possessed her"
synonym:
- possess
Examples of using
How many books do you possess?
I possess three kinds of video-game machines.
Happiness does not consist of how much you possess.